Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

1977 · 128 min · EN · G · 6.3 (745 votes)
Dir. Don Chaffey · Starring Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters · Music Al Kasha

“Brazzle Dazzle Brilliance!”

FantasyAnimationComedyFamily

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.

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This film feels like a warm, gentle hug, brimming with old-fashioned charm and a touch of magic. It evokes a sense of childlike wonder and the enduring power of an unlikely friendship, all wrapped in a cozy, adventurous package. Expect heartwarming moments and a delightful, whimsical spirit.

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