The Land Before Time (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, The Land Before Time is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Don Bluth, running about 69 minutes. “A new adventure is born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.
Who’s in it. The Land Before Time stars Gabriel Damon as Littlefoot (voice), Helen Shaver as Littlefoot's Mother (voice), Candace Hutson as Cera (voice) and Pat Hingle as Narrator / Rooter (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Land Before Time has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $84.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The Land Before Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Land Before Time 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 The Land Before Time (1988)?
- In US, The Land Before Time is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Land Before Time worth watching?
- The Land Before Time holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Land Before Time?
- The Land Before Time stars Gabriel Damon, Helen Shaver, Candace Hutson, Pat Hingle and Judith Barsi.
- When was The Land Before Time released?
- The Land Before Time was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.