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The Good Dinosaur
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peter Sohn. With Raymond Ochoa, Frances McDormand, Jeffrey Wright.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAn epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Good Dinosaur.
MoviHero lists November 14, 2015 as the release date for The Good Dinosaur. Peter Sohn is the listed director. The listed cast includes Raymond Ochoa as Arlo (voice), Frances McDormand as Momma (voice), Jeffrey Wright as Poppa (voice), Steve Zahn as Thunderclap (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 14, 2015
GenresAdventure · Family · Animation
Runtime1h 33m
DirectorPeter Sohn
CastRaymond Ochoa as Arlo (voice), Frances McDormand as Momma (voice), Jeffrey Wright as Poppa (voice), Steve Zahn as Thunderclap (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Good Dinosaur right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Good Dinosaur runs 1h 33m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 6,222 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Okay. I loved this up until the end. His height has been clearly defined. Wilderness in this is incredible. I love that forest canyon. Wide…”
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“Arlo and Spot's adventure to the Clawtooth Mountain.”
Viewer reaction
“I know I'm about fifty years too old for the demographic here, but I quite enjoyed this adventure.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I'll take care of that critter, Poppa. It won't stand a chance.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceMommaMomma appears in The Good Dinosaur (2015).Open character guide voiceThunderclapThunderclap appears in The Good Dinosaur (2015).Open character guide voicePoppaPoppa appears in The Good Dinosaur (2015).Open character guide voiceArloArlo appears in The Good Dinosaur (2015).Open character guide voiceButchButch appears in The Good Dinosaur (2015).Open character guide voiceSpotSpot appears in The Good Dinosaur (2015).Open character guide
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