Pete's Dragon
A gentle, tuneful Disney fantasy that blends live action and animation for a warm, old-fashioned family adventure.
Same writer: Malcolm Marmorstein · Warm · about family and friendship
Pete's Dragon
A gentle, heartfelt adventure that blends wonder and melancholy, with a slow, sincere pace and a strong emotional pull.
About 2016 film directed by David Lowery
Genres drama, fantasy, adventure, musical, family
Directed by David Lowery
Written by David Lowery, Malcolm Marmorstein, Toby Halbrooks
Starring Robert Redford, Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Michael C. Hall, Wes Bentley, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Oona Laurence, Oakes Fegley
Music Howard Shore, Daniel Hart
Runtime 102 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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