Pterodactyl (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2005, Pterodactyl is an action, thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 89 minutes. “Evil is in the air” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dormant volcano deep with the Turkish forest holds within it a deadly secret. Perfectly preserved, a nest of pterodactyl eggs are ready to hatch...
Who’s in it. Pterodactyl stars Cameron Daddo as Prof. Michael Lovecraft, Coolio as Capt. Bergen, Amy Sloan as Kate Heinlein and George Calil as Serling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Pterodactyl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pterodactyl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pterodactyl tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pterodactyl (2005)?
- In US, Pterodactyl is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pterodactyl worth watching?
- Pterodactyl holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pterodactyl?
- Pterodactyl stars Cameron Daddo, Coolio, Amy Sloan, George Calil and Ivo Cutzarida.
- When was Pterodactyl released?
- Pterodactyl was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.