Pete’s Dragon

Last Updated on: February 20th, 2023

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing movie Pete’s Dragon including casting, reviews, fun facts and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Pete’s Dragon Description

Pete's Dragon 1977 movieWhen Pete, an orphan, and his best friend Elliot, an invisible green dragon, wander into the seaside village of Passamaquoddy, the townspeople think he’s behind a slew of hilarious mishaps. But after a daring rescue, they change their tune and believe in Pete’s fire-breathing buddy.



Pete’s Dragon Fun Facts

  • Pete’s Dragon is the first Disney animated movie on which none of the 9 original Disney animators worked on.
  • Pete’s Dragon was remade once in 2016.


Pete’s Dragon Cast:

Pete’s Dragon Crew:
  • Director: Don Chaffey
  • Producers: Jerome Courtland and Ron Miller
  • Music: Irwin Kostal


Pete’s Dragon Details

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  • Year Released: 1977
  • Type of Movie: Live-Action
  • Box Office: $36 million
  • Awards: Nominated 2 Academy Awards; Nominated Golden Globes
  • IMDB Link

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I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other sites include DMR and VideoGamesStats.com.