Pete's Dragon (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pete's Dragon is a 2016 adventure fantasy film directed by David Lowery, starring Oakes Fegley, Oona Laurence and Wes Bentley. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $143.7 million worldwide on a $65 million budget. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- David Lowery
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $65M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pete's Dragon About?
The premise of Pete's Dragon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the Pacific Northwest, a forest ranger encounters a young boy named Pete who claims to live in the woods with a large, green dragon named Elliott. For years, locals have heard stories about a dragon in the area, often told by Mr. Meacham. As Grace investigates Pete’s incredible story and his friendship with Elliott, she discovers a remarkable bond and the hidden wonders within the forest.
Pete's Dragon Cast
Oakes Fegley leads the cast, with Oona Laurence and Wes Bentley. Directed by David Lowery; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Lowery
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Pete's Dragon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pete's Dragon 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
72 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Pete's Dragon Plot Summary
What happens in Pete's Dragon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1977, 5-year-old Pete Healy [Oakes Fegley] is on a road trip with his parents when their car swerves to avoid a deer and overturns. Pete’s parents are killed in the accident, but he survives and is chased into the forest by a pack of wolves. Just when the danger seems overwhelming, a towering dragon with wings, green fur, and piercing yellow eyes appears and rescues him. Pete quickly forms a bond with the mysterious creature, and he names him Elliot after a character from his favorite book.
Full summary
The whole story of Pete's Dragon, scene by scene
Pete's Dragon Box Office & Budget
Pete's Dragon grossed $143.7 million worldwide on a $65 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $76.2 million came from the US and Canada and $67.5 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$143.7M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $76.2M
- International
- $67.5M
- Budget
- $65M
Pete's Dragon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pete's Dragon.
How Well Do You Know Pete's Dragon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name Pete gives to the dragon he befriends?
Cars in Pete's Dragon
29 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet C-30 and the 1982 Ford F-Series.
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1985 Mack Super-Liner Important role
Pete's Dragon Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “寻龙传说” and “妙妙龙”.
- Also known as
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- 寻龙传说
- 妙妙龙
- 巨龍家族
- Meu Amigo
- O Dragão
- Peter et Elliott le dragon
- Peter y el dragón
- Elliot, der Drache
- 尋龍傳說
- 피터와 용
- Peter en de Draak
- Elliott, a sárkány
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- Ο Πιτ Και Ο Δράκος Του
- Pete i zmaj
- חברי הדרקון אליוט
- Пит и его дракон
- Дракон Піта
- Mój przyjaciel smok
- Můj kamarád drak
- Peter och draken Elliot
- Il drago invisibile
- Pete ve Ejderhası
- 피터와 드래곤
- Pete și Dragonul
- Peter og dragen
- Peter et Elliot le dragon
- 彼得的龙
- A Lenda do Dragão
- พีทกับมังกรมหัศจรรย์
- Pete a jeho drak
- Питов змај: чаробно пријатељство
- Mi amigo el dragón
- Драконът, моят приятел
- Pete ja lohikäärme Elliott
- ピートと秘密の友達
- Pīts un pūķis
- Pete và Người Bạn Rồng
- تنين بيت
- اژدهای پیت, პიტის დრაკონი
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Pete's Dragon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Pete's Dragon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Pete's Dragon released?
Pete's Dragon was released on August 12, 2016.
Who directed Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon was directed by David Lowery.
More films by David Lowery Who is in the cast of Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon stars Oakes Fegley, Oona Laurence and Wes Bentley, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Pete's Dragon make at the box office?
Pete's Dragon grossed $143.7 million worldwide ($76.2 million domestic, $67.5 million international) on a budget of $65 million.
How is Pete's Dragon rated?
Pete's Dragon has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Pete's Dragon have a post-credit scene?
No. Pete's Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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