Pete's Dragon
“Some secrets are too big to keep.”
Synopsis
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Pete's Dragon Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Bryce Dallas Howard Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-14
Top Cast
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Oakes Fegley
Pete
Bryce Dallas Howard
Grace
Wes Bentley
Jack
Karl Urban
Gavin
Oona Laurence
Natalie
Robert Redford
Mr. Meacham
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Sheriff Gene Dentler
John Kassir
Elliot the Dragon (voice)
Marcus Henderson
Woodrow
Aaron Jackson
Abner
Phil Grieve
Bobby
Steve Barr
Deputy Smalls
Keagan Carr Fransch
Doctor Marquez
Jade Valour
Nurse Merriwether
Augustine Frizzell
Mrs. Swanberg
Francis Biggs
Mr. Swanberg
Jasper Putt
Freckled Kid
Esmée Myers
Pete's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 29, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$143.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.21x
+$78.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowery
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks
- Original Score
- Daniel Hart
- Original Title
- Pete's Dragon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $143.7M
- Production Studios
- Whitaker Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowery
David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks, Malcolm Marmorstein, Seton I. Miller, S.S. Field
Daniel Hart
Bojan Bazelli
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Jim Whitaker, Barrie M. Osborne
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowery
Director
Jim Whitaker
Producer
Daniel Hart
Original Music Composer
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Editor
Jade Healy
Production Design
Amanda Neale
Costume Design
Eric Saindon
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Lowery
Screenplay
Toby Halbrooks
Screenplay
Augie Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pete's Dragon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pete's Dragon about?
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.
Who directed Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon was directed by David Lowery.
Who stars in Pete's Dragon?
The principal cast of Pete's Dragon includes Oakes Fegley, Bryce Dallas Howard, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence.
When was Pete's Dragon released and how long is it?
Pete's Dragon was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $143.7M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Pete's Dragon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pete's Dragon was composed by Daniel Hart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).