Pete's Dragon (2016)
A forest ranger discovers a mysterious boy and his giant green dragon, bringing heartwarming fantasy to life.
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.
How intense is Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What Pete's Dragon feels like
- Tone
- heartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Pete's Dragon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Pete's Dragon for you?
Is Pete's Dragon scary?
No. Pete's Dragon is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Pete's Dragon gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Pete's Dragon sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Pete's Dragon OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon is streaming on Disney+.
Does Pete's Dragon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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