Dinosaur (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.5

Dinosaur poster

Released in 2000, Dinosaur is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Ralph Zondag, running about 82 minutes. “Discover a world you've only imagined.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.

Who’s in it. Dinosaur stars D.B. Sweeney as Aladar (voice), Alfre Woodard as Plio (voice), Ossie Davis as Yar (voice) and Max Casella as Zini (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dinosaur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $354.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dinosaur page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dinosaur tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dinosaur (2000)?
In US, Dinosaur is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dinosaur worth watching?
Dinosaur holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dinosaur?
Dinosaur stars D.B. Sweeney, Alfre Woodard, Ossie Davis, Max Casella and Hayden Panettiere.
When was Dinosaur released?
Dinosaur was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.