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6.6 / 10(2,836 votes)IMDbPG20001h 22m$354.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Dinosaur

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Synopsis

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.

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Dinosaur - 2000 Theatrical Trailer #2

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Hollywood, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

May 19, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

November 12, 2019

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 30, 2001

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.78x ROI)

Production Budget

$127.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$354.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.78x

+$226.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $127.5MWorldwide: $354.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ralph Zondag, Eric Leighton
Screenplay & Story
Robert Nelson Jacobs, John Harrison
Original Score
James Newton Howard
Original Title
Dinosaur
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Budget
$127.5M
Worldwide Gross
$354.2M
Production Studios
Walt Disney Feature Animation, The Secret Lab, Walt Disney Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ralph Zondag, Eric Leighton

Screenplay & Story

Robert Nelson Jacobs, John Harrison, Ralph Zondag, Thom Enriquez, Darryl Kidder, Frank Nissen, Dick Zondag, Roy Meurin, Ray Shenusay, Walon Green, Jonathan Roberts

Original Score & Music

James Newton Howard

Director of Photography

David R. Hardberger, Steven Douglas Smith

Film Editing

H. Lee Peterson

Producers

Pam Marsden

Department Leadership Roster

Ralph Zondag

Director

Eric Leighton

Director

Pam Marsden

Pam Marsden

Producer

James Newton Howard

James Newton Howard

Original Music Composer

H. Lee Peterson

Editor

David R. Hardberger

Director of Photography

Robert Nelson Jacobs

Robert Nelson Jacobs

Screenplay

Walter P. Martishius

Production Design

Neil Krepela

Visual Effects Supervisor

John Harrison

Screenplay

Steven Douglas Smith

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dinosaur

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Dinosaur about?

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.

Who directed Dinosaur?

Dinosaur was directed by Ralph Zondag, Eric Leighton.

Who stars in Dinosaur?

The principal cast of Dinosaur includes D. B. Sweeney, Alfre Woodard, Ossie Davis, Max Casella, Hayden Panettiere.

When was Dinosaur released and how long is it?

Dinosaur was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

What was the box office and production budget of Dinosaur?

Dinosaur had a reported production budget of $127.5M and grossed $354.2M at the worldwide box office (2.78 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Dinosaur?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Dinosaur was composed by James Newton Howard.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Dinosaur?

Dinosaur holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).