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Pete's Dragon

MovieReleased Aug 2016103 min$65M budget
Fantasy#433Family#399
Movie Rank
May 19, 2026
#3,220
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Buzz Score
May 19, 2026
0.5
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Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon is a heartwarming American fantasy adventure film directed by David Lowery. It tells the story of Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old boy who claims to live in the woods with a giant green dragon named Elliott. With the help of Grace, a forest ranger, and Natalie, a young girl, they embark on a mission to uncover the truth about Pete's origins and the existence of the dragon. The film explores themes of family, friendship, and the power of imagination. Released in 2016, the movie received positive reviews for its captivating storyline and compelling performances.

Released
2016
Runtime
103 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$65M
Box Office
$144M
Status
Released
Streaming
Disney Plus
Rankings
#3,220All Movies#757Adventure#399Family
Links
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Daily update · May 19, 2026

Pete's Dragon ranks #3,220 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.5. It peaked at #4,014 of all time (Jul 26 - Aug 24, 2021). It ranks #3,531 over the past 365 days.

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Ranks on May 19, 2026

Overall and genre
#3,220
Movies
#757
Adventure
#399
Family
#433
Fantasy

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
1.3
#4,014Overall rank
Jul 26 - Aug 24, 2021
1-Year Buzz Score
0.5
#3,531Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Top Cast

Most popular Pete's Dragon cast members by current Buzz Score on May 19, 2026
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#1
Karl Urban
as Gavin
10.4
#2
Bryce Dallas Howard
as Grace
6.0
#3
Robert Redford
as Mr. Meacham
5.0
#4
Wes Bentley
as Jack
3.4
#5
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
as Sheriff Gene Dentler
0.6
#6
John Kassir
as Elliot the Dragon (voice)
0.5
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