Pete's Dragon

Name: Pete's Dragon
Director: Don Chaffey
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 1977
Duration: 2 h 8 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons

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19772h 8m6.3(729 votes)

FantasyAnimationComedyFamily

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 El…

Pete's Dragon (1977) is a fantasy, animation, comedy, and family film directed by Don Chaffey. It stars Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, and Jim Dale. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 729 votes.

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Director

Don Chaffey

Cast

Sean Marshall

Pete

Helen Reddy

Nora

Jim Dale

Dr. Terminus

Mickey Rooney

Lampie

Red Buttons

Hoagy

Shelley Winters

Lena Gogan

Jane Kean

Miss Taylor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pete's Dragon

Where can I watch Pete's Dragon?

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Who stars in Pete's Dragon?

Pete's Dragon stars Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, and Mickey Rooney, and was directed by Don Chaffey.

How long is Pete's Dragon?

Pete's Dragon has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.

When did Pete's Dragon come out?

Pete's Dragon was released in 1977.

What genre is Pete's Dragon?

Pete's Dragon is a fantasy, animation, comedy, and family film.

Is Pete's Dragon worth watching?

Pete's Dragon holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.