Jurassic School (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 4.8

Jurassic School poster

Released in 2017, Jurassic School is an adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Mark Atkins, running about 85 minutes. “This school project is a runaway hit!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Nerdy middle schooler Tommy is forced take care of a baby dinosaur after his cloned science fair project hatches early. He quickly begins to think of the creature not only as a pet, but also as a friend. But when the dino escapes on the day of the fair, Tommy must figure out a way to get the creature back before greedy grown-ups get to the dinosaur first.

Who’s in it. Jurassic School stars Gabriel Bennett as Tommy, Amber Patino as Chloe, Jon Briddell as Dr. Reynolds and Jhey Castles as Karen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Jurassic School has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jurassic School page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jurassic School 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 Jurassic School (2017)?
In US, Jurassic School is available to stream on FlixFling and Dove Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jurassic School worth watching?
Jurassic School holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jurassic School?
Jurassic School stars Gabriel Bennett, Amber Patino, Jon Briddell, Jhey Castles and Victoria Clare.
When was Jurassic School released?
Jurassic School was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.