Pete's Dragon
2016, English. Directed by David Lowery.
Some secrets are too big to keep.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 2,394 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pete's Dragon
Pete's Dragon is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 August 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks
- Budget
- $65M
- Box office
- $144M
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What Pete's Dragon is based on
Pete's Dragon is based on Pete's Dragon, a 1977 film.
Film · 1977
Pete's Dragon
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Pete's Dragon: quick answers
Is Pete's Dragon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 2,394 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Pete's Dragon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pete's Dragon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pete's Dragon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pete's Dragon is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Pete's Dragon on?
Pete's Dragon is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pete's Dragon?
If you liked Pete's Dragon, try The Jungle Book, Pinocchio, Welcome to Smelliville.
Who directed Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon (2016) was directed by David Lowery and stars Oakes Fegley, Bryce Dallas Howard, Wes Bentley.
What is Pete's Dragon based on?
Pete's Dragon is based on Pete's Dragon, a 1977 film.