When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1970, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Val Guest, running about 100 minutes. “Enter an age of unknown terrors, pagan worship and virgin sacrifice...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ancient tribe attempts to sacrifice Sanna as an offering to the Sun god to save their tribe from dinosaurs. Tara, a young man from another tribe, saves Sanna and takes her along with him.
Who’s in it. When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth stars Victoria Vetri as Sanna, Robin Hawdon as Tara, Patrick Allen as Kingsor and Drewe Henley as Khaku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)?
- In GB, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth worth watching?
- When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth?
- When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth stars Victoria Vetri, Robin Hawdon, Patrick Allen, Drewe Henley and Sean Caffrey.
- When was When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth released?
- When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.