Pete's Dragon(1977)
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Pete's Dragon Synopsis
Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.
Pete's Dragon (1977) is a fantasy, animation, comedy and family film directed by Don Chaffey, released on November 3, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale and Mickey Rooney. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 736 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Chaffey
- Writers:
- Malcolm Marmorstein, S.S. Field, Seton I. Miller
- Producers:
- Jerome Courtland, Ron Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Frank V. Phillips
- Composer:
- Joel Hirschhorn
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Pete's Dragon (1977) Trailer
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Pete's Dragon - 1984 Reissue Trailer
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Pete's Dragon - 1977 Theatrical Trailer
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Pete's Dragon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Marshall
as Pete
Helen Reddy
as Nora
Jim Dale
as Dr. Terminus
Mickey Rooney
as Lampie
Red Buttons
as Hoagy
Shelley Winters
as Lena Gogan
Jane Kean
as Miss Taylor
Jim Backus
as The Mayor
Charles Tyner
as Merle
Gary Morgan
as Grover
Cal Bartlett
as Paul
Charlie Callas
as Elliott (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Don Chaffey, written by Malcolm Marmorstein, S.S. Field and Seton I. Miller, produced by Jerome Courtland and Ron Miller.
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Pete's Dragon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 736 ratings.
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Pete's Dragon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pete's Dragon online?
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Pete's Dragon (1977) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pete's Dragon?
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The main cast of Pete's Dragon (1977) includes Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney and Red Buttons. The film was directed by Don Chaffey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pete's Dragon released?
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Pete's Dragon was released on November 3, 1977 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Pete's Dragon worth watching?
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Pete's Dragon (1977) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 736 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pete's Dragon?
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