Movie

The Land Before Time

“It is the dawn of time, the land of the dinosaur. Lost and alone, Littlefoot and his friends are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.”

★ 7.2(2,751)19881h 9m

Family Animation Adventure

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The Land Before Time is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Don Bluth
Release date: 1988-11-18
Runtime: 1h 9m
Language: English
Box office: $84,704,291
Budget: $12,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: The Land Before Time Collection

The Land Before Time — trailer

About The Land Before Time

The Land Before Time is a 1988 movie in the Family, Animation and Adventure genres, directed by Don Bluth, starring Gabriel Damon, Candace Hutson and Will Ryan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 2,751 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Land Before Time in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.

Cast

Gabriel Damon

Littlefoot (voice)

Candace Hutson

Cera (voice)

Will Ryan

Petrie (voice)

Judith Barsi

Ducky (voice)

Helen Shaver

Littlefoot's Mother (voice)

Pat Hingle

Narrator / Rooter (voice)

Bill Erwin

Grandfather (voice)

Burke Byrnes

Daddy Topps (voice)

Frank Welker

Sharptooth (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Land Before Time in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Land Before Time on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Land Before Time on Netflix?+

Yes — The Land Before Time is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is The Land Before Time?+

The Land Before Time has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

Who stars in The Land Before Time?+

The Land Before Time stars Gabriel Damon, Candace Hutson, Will Ryan, Judith Barsi and Helen Shaver.

When did The Land Before Time come out?+

The Land Before Time is a 1988 movie directed by Don Bluth.

What genre is The Land Before Time?+

The Land Before Time is Family, Animation and Adventure film.

Who directed The Land Before Time?+

The Land Before Time was directed by Don Bluth.