Pete's Dragon (1977)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Pete's Dragon
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +2 |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Pete's Dragon in 51 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Pete's Dragon 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. Pete's Dragon is a Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family movie, released on 1977-11-03, runtime 128 minutes.
Is Pete's Dragon worth watching?
TMDB users rate Pete's Dragon 6.3 out of 10 from 748 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Pete's Dragon?
In the United States, Pete's Dragon streams on Disney Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Don Chaffey
Cast
- Sean Marshall as Pete
- Helen Reddy as Nora
- Jim Dale as Dr. Terminus
- Mickey Rooney as Lampie
- Red Buttons as Hoagy
- Shelley Winters as Lena Gogan
- Jane Kean as Miss Taylor
- Jim Backus as The Mayor
- Charles Tyner as Merle
- Gary Morgan as Grover
- Cal Bartlett as Paul
- Charlie Callas as Elliott (voice)
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Sources
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