The Good Dinosaur

PGUnited States rating20151h 33mAdventure, Animation, Family
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PG US
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A timid dinosaur named Arlo finds himself far from home after a series of events. Along the way, he meets a young human boy and they must work together to navigate a world filled with wild creatures and unpredictable weather.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard adventure structure with long scenes of exploration and quiet moments between bursts of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA flash flood occurs during a storm, leading to a dangerous situation for Arlo.
  • Approx.ScaryA snake-like creature attacks Arlo and the boy.
  • Approx.ScaryA pack of predatory pterodactyls attacks Arlo and the boy.
  • Approx.IntenseA landslide triggers a massive wave of water while Arlo and the boy are in the river.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Arlo's feelings about himself change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
  2. 2What did Arlo and the boy learn about working together to solve problems?
  3. 3How did the different environments and animals change how Arlo felt about his own bravery?

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