Barney's Great Adventure
“An Adventure as Big as your Imagination.”
Synopsis
Mom and dad dump son Cody, daughter Abby, her best friend Marcella and a baby on the farm with Grandpa and Grandma. Purple dinosaur Barney soon appears to entertain the kids, and when a large colorful egg deposited on a farm by a shooting star is accidentally carted off, Barney and the kids start their chase for it.
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Barney's Great Adventure | Full Movie (2025 Re-Release for Home Media)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Gomer
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen White
- Original Score
- Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- Barney's Great Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Lyrick Studios, Lyons Partnership L.P.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Gomer
Stephen White, Sheryl Leach, Dennis DeShazer
Van Dyke Parks
Sandi Sissel
Richard Halsey
Sheryl Leach, Dennis DeShazer, Ben Myron
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Gomer
Director
Max W. Anderson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sheryl Leach
Producer
Dennis DeShazer
Producer
Richard Halsey
Editor
Sandi Sissel
Director of Photography
Stephen White
Screenplay
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barney's Great Adventure
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What is Barney's Great Adventure about?
Mom and dad dump son Cody, daughter Abby, her best friend Marcella and a baby on the farm with Grandpa and Grandma. Purple dinosaur Barney soon appears to entertain the kids, and when a large colorful egg deposited on a farm by a shooting star is accidentally carted off, Barney and the kids start their chase for it.
Who directed Barney's Great Adventure?
Barney's Great Adventure was directed by Steve Gomer.
Who stars in Barney's Great Adventure?
The principal cast of Barney's Great Adventure includes Kyla Pratt, Trevor Morgan, George Hearn, Shirley Douglas, Alan Fawcett.
When was Barney's Great Adventure released and how long is it?
Barney's Great Adventure was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Barney's Great Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barney's Great Adventure was composed by Van Dyke Parks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barney's Great Adventure?
Barney's Great Adventure holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).