Variety
Pete's Dragon is an enchanting and humane fable which introduces a most lovable animal star (albeit an animated one).
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Pete's Dragon (1977)
Disney's 1977 musical family adventure that combined live-action with 2D animation, following an orphan boy trapped in a household with cruel adoptive parents. Seeking escape and a pal, he befriends a magical cartoon dragon named Elliott, as well as a lighthouse keeper and her father. From the director of Jason and the Argonauts.
1977Rating: G128 minsUSA
AdventureAnimatedComedyKids & FamilyFantasyMusical
- Director:
- Don Chaffey ('Jason and the Argonauts')
- Cast:
- Sean MarshallHelen ReddyJim DaleMickey RooneyRed ButtonsShelley Winters
Pete's Dragon (1977) | Reviews
The New York Times
At two hours and 14 minutes, the movie is a lot longer than it needs to be. On the other hand, Elliott is very sweet and emotive...
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Empire Magazine
The film seems to be pitched at shrieking level, as if that's the only timbre children can register.
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Pete's Dragon (1977) is available to stream in New Zealand now on Apple TV and Disney+.