Where to watch Pete's Dragon (1977) tonight
Pete's Dragon (1977) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.3 from 748 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- G (US)
- Genres
- Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family
- Released
- November 3, 1977
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 from 748 votes
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Starring
- Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Pete's Dragon?
- Pete's Dragon is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Pete's Dragon rated?
- Pete's Dragon is rated G in the US.
- Is Pete's Dragon a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Fantasy and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
- Where can I stream Pete's Dragon?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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