Dinosaur (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Dinosaur is a 2000 animated thriller directed by Eric Leighton and Ralph Zondag, starring Julianna Margulies, D.B. Sweeney and Samuel E. Wright. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $349.8 million worldwide on a $127.5 million budget. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Eric Leighton and Ralph Zondag
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $127.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dinosaur About?
The premise of Dinosaur without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a meteor shower threatens their world, a lone dinosaur named Aladar finds himself leading a herd on a perilous journey to the legendary nesting grounds. He joins a group of dinosaurs seeking safety, forming unexpected bonds and facing dangerous obstacles along the way. The group must overcome personal struggles and confront powerful enemies as they navigate a harsh and unforgiving landscape in search of a new home.
Dinosaur Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dinosaur
- carnotaurus
- lemur
- egg
- meteor
- iguanodon
- prehistory
- bipedal dinosaur
- carnivorous dinosaur
- working together
- survivalism
- end of the world scenario
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- apocalypse
- apocalyptic event
- safe haven
- luscious valley
- stubbornness
- biblical reference
- killer meteor
- dinosaur extinction
- climate change
- meteor impact
- meteor shower
- caring
- altruism
- life philosophy
- adoptive family
- love interest
- talking dinosaur
- dinosaur eats dinosaur
- destroyed nest
- dinosaur egg
- dinosaur versus dinosaur
- family of monkeys
- mating season
- bruiser
- cave in
- team up
- extinction event
- huge explosion
- blast wave
- dinosaur skeleton
- dinosaur valley
- group of friends
- mass migration
- digging for water
- herbivore versus carnivore
- carnivore
- herbivore
- dinosaur as protagonist
Where to Watch Dinosaur
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dinosaur Cast
Julianna Margulies leads the cast, with D.B. Sweeney and Samuel E. Wright. Directed by Eric Leighton and Ralph Zondag.
- Co-director Eric Leighton
- Co-director Ralph Zondag
Dinosaur Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dinosaur 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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Dinosaur Plot Summary
What happens in Dinosaur from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a vast dinosaur breeding ground, a young Parasaurolophus inadvertently reveals the presence of a Carnotaurus, sparking a chaotic stampede. Amidst the chaos, an Iguanodon mother is forced to abandon her nest, which is tragically crushed by the predator’s pursuit. The sole surviving egg is captured by an Oviraptor, leading to a remarkable journey through a variety of terrains, until it reaches a tropical island inhabited by prehistoric lemurs. Here, Plio, the daughter of the patriarch Yar, names the newly hatched baby Aladar and takes him under her wing, despite Yar’s initial disapproval.
Full summary
The whole story of Dinosaur, scene by scene
Dinosaur Box Office & Budget
Dinosaur grossed $349.8 million worldwide on a $127.5 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $137.7 million came from the US and Canada and $212.1 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$349.8M
2.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $137.7M
- International
- $212.1M
- Budget
- $127.5M
Dinosaur Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Dinosaur - 2000 Theatrical Trailer #2
- Clip The Carnotaurus Attack - Dinosaur (HD Movie Clip)
- Behind the Scenes the Making of Dinosaur the Movie
How Well Do You Know Dinosaur?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What triggers the sequence of events that leads to the survival of Aladar?
Cars in Dinosaur
9 cars on screen, including the 1938 Chevrolet Master Utility and the 1928 Ford Model A.
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1938 Chevrolet Master Utility Important role -
1928 Ford Model A Important role -
1928 Ford Model A Background role -
1928 Ford Model AA Background role
Dinosaur Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Dinossauro” and “Dinosaurerne”.
- Also known as
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- Dinossauro
- Dinosaurerne
- Dinosaurio
- Dínó
- Динозавр
- Disneys Dinosaurier
- Dinosaure - Disney
- Dinosauri (2000)
- ダイナソー
- 다이너소어
- Dinosaurios
- Dinosaurier - Disney
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- Khủng Long
- Dinosaurier
- Dinosauri
- Dinosaure
- 恐龙
- Dinozaur
- Dinosaurus
- Dinozor
- Dinó
- דינוזאור
- Dinozaurul
- Динозавър
- Диносауруси
- Δεινόσαυρος
- ديناصور
- ไดโนเสาร์
- 恐龍
- 恐龍世紀
- دایناسور
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Movies Like Dinosaur
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Walking with Dinosaurs, T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous and Dinosaurus!.
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Walking with Dinosaurs 2013 -
T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous 1998 -
Dinosaurus! 1960 -
Dinosaurs Alive 2007 -
The Last Dinosaur 1977 -
Age of the Great Dinosaurs 1979 -
Jurassic Park 1993 -
When Dinosaurs Roamed America 2001 -
Battle at Big Rock 2019 -
Dino Dana - The Movie 2020 -
Planet of Dinosaurs 1977 -
We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story 1993
Dinosaur FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dinosaur, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dinosaur?
Dinosaur runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Dinosaur released?
Dinosaur was released on May 19, 2000.
Who directed Dinosaur?
Dinosaur was directed by Eric Leighton and Ralph Zondag.
More films by Eric Leighton Who is in the cast of Dinosaur?
Dinosaur stars Julianna Margulies, D.B. Sweeney and Samuel E. Wright.
Where can I watch Dinosaur?
In the US, Dinosaur is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Dinosaur make at the box office?
Dinosaur grossed $349.8 million worldwide ($137.7 million domestic, $212.1 million international) on a budget of $127.5 million.
How is Dinosaur rated?
Dinosaur has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Dinosaur have a post-credit scene?
No. Dinosaur has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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