Pete's Dragon (1977): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Pete's Dragon features Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1977-11-03. Runtime: 128 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (750 votes). Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Pete's Dragon on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Pete's Dragon?

Pete's Dragon is listed as Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family on TMDB.

How long is Pete's Dragon?

Pete's Dragon runs about 128 minutes.

Who stars in Pete's Dragon?

Cast highlights include Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters.

Does Cinema Box stream Pete's Dragon?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Pete's Dragon?

Open the Pete's Dragon page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.