The Land Before Time

1988, Movie, 1h 9min

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.

Country: Ireland,United States

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7.4

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7.5

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Critic David Hepworth

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...The Land Before Time had no trouble holding the attention of Empire's panel of two six-year olds and a comparatively sophisticated 10-year-old...

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Edison Kardirsson

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This is definitively the best western children's animation film ever. Even better than Lion King. Its a pity I never had an opportunity to see it as a kid.

11 months ago

Critic Joseph -Heindl

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...the endearing characters, vibrant animation, sublime score, well-realized setting, affecting story, and ultimately uplifting messages make the overall experience worthwhile.

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Tim Hintsov

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Bästa barnfilmen någonsin :)

2 years ago

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In a long-forgotten era, a group of young dinosaurs embark on a perilous journey to find a fabled land of plenty. Orphaned brontosaurus Littlefoot joins forces with four other species - Cera the triceratops, Spike the stegosaurus, Ducky the saurolophus, and Petrie the pterodactyl - to face treacherous terrain and fierce predators. As they learn to rely on each other, they discover valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and teamwork. Set against a backdrop of breathtaking animation and heartwarming adventure, this classic tale has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.

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