Pete's Dragon

Year

2016

Duration

103 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English

Pete and his parents are driving along one day – reading a story called Elliot Gets Lost – when suddenly the car crashes. Pete spends the next six years of his life in a North American forest – relying on his mother’s lingering words reminding him to be brave – with a newfound companion: a big green dragon that he names Elliot. Fiercely protective of each other, the two must evade capture from a mercenary hunter or risk being separated forever. This live-action remake of the 1977 children’s classic is an emotional and adventurous tale of loss, independence and the bonds of friendship.

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Director/s

David Lowery

Cast

Classification

Mild threat.

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Resources To Use With This Film

Culture Shock strand resource

A resource to support fun and thought provoking activity to complement an Into Film Festival screening in the Culture Shock strand.

Suitable for 7–16

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1 pptx

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Pete's Dragon

Year

Duration

Genres

Language

Director/s

Cast

Classification

Resources To Use With This Film

Culture Shock strand resource

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Bridge To Terabithia(2007)

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