My Pet Dinosaur
“Making friends is easy, keeping them is impossible...”
Synopsis
When a young boy named Jake accidentally makes a new friend in an experiment gone wrong a troubled town is plunged into chaos. But with the creature rapidly evolving every day, Jake finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new pet secret. Jake's friends and new girl Abbie realize they are not the only ones interested in this strange, mischievous little dinosaur and soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is who is looking for it.
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My Pet Dinosaur - (HD) Official Trailer, 2017.
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-17
Top Cast
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Jordan Dulieu
Jake Emory
Joanne Samuel
Doris Mercher
David Roberts
Doctor
Tiriel Mora
Trevor Brown
Sam Winspear-Schillings
Max Merriman
Annabel Wolf
Abbey Tansy
Darius Williams-Watt
Jimmy Jonas
Beth Champion
Jennifer Emory
Tom Rooney
Charles Altman
Christopher Gabardi
Fred Tansy
Scott Irwin
Officer Alan Farraday
Stephen Davis
Will Spencer
Meghan Drummond
Waitress
Aaron Bonham
Military Personnel
Rowland Holmes
Col. Roderick
Harrison Saunders
Mike Emory
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$550K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.7x
+$934K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Drummond
- Original Score
- Chris Wright
- Original Title
- My Pet Dinosaur
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $550K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Splendid Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Drummond
Chris Wright
Megan Williams, Faisal Toor
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Drummond
Director
Megan Williams
Producer
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Pet Dinosaur
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What is My Pet Dinosaur about?
When a young boy named Jake accidentally makes a new friend in an experiment gone wrong a troubled town is plunged into chaos. But with the creature rapidly evolving every day, Jake finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new pet secret. Jake's friends and new girl Abbie realize they are not the only ones interested in this strange, mischievous little dinosaur and soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is who is looking for it.
Who directed My Pet Dinosaur?
My Pet Dinosaur was directed by Matt Drummond.
Who stars in My Pet Dinosaur?
The principal cast of My Pet Dinosaur includes Jordan Dulieu, Joanne Samuel, David Roberts, Tiriel Mora, Sam Winspear-Schillings.
When was My Pet Dinosaur released and how long is it?
My Pet Dinosaur was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of My Pet Dinosaur?
My Pet Dinosaur had a reported production budget of $550K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (2.7 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for My Pet Dinosaur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Pet Dinosaur was composed by Chris Wright.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Pet Dinosaur?
My Pet Dinosaur holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).