Pete's Dragon (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Pete's Dragon is a comedy, fantasy, family and animation film directed by Don Chaffey, running about 128 minutes. “Brazzle Dazzle Brilliance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.
Who’s in it. Pete's Dragon stars Sean Marshall as Pete, Helen Reddy as Nora, Jim Dale as Dr. Terminus and Mickey Rooney as Lampie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pete's Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Pete's Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pete's Dragon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pete's Dragon (1977)?
- In US, Pete's Dragon is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Pete's Dragon worth watching?
- Pete's Dragon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pete's Dragon?
- Pete's Dragon stars Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney and Red Buttons.
- When was Pete's Dragon released?
- Pete's Dragon was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.