About The Good Dinosaur

The Good Dinosaur is a 2015 American 3D computer-animated adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is set in a world where dinosaurs never became extinct and follows a young Apatosaurus named Arlo, who meets an unlikely human friend while traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape.

Making / Production

The Good Dinosaur was directed by Peter Sohn in his directorial debut from a screenplay by Meg LeFauve. The film, despite its delayed release and production troubles, grossed $332 million worldwide, making it Pixar's lowest-grossing film.

Actors

• Raymond Ochoa as Arlo: He perfectly captured Arlo's adventurous spirit and winsome innocence.
• Jack Bright as Spot: Bright managed to depict a compelling character without any dialogue, showcasing a range of emotions with his vocalizations.
• Sam Elliott as Butch: With his deep, resonant voice, Elliott brought Butch's tough yet fatherly personality to life.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is the first Pixar film to be released in the month of November since A Bug's Life (1998).
• The scene where Arlo is washed away by the river took 11,014 computer hours to complete.
• The Good Dinosaur is Pixar's first film to be a box office bomb.

Awards

While The Good Dinosaur did not win any major awards, it was nominated for several, including Best Animated Feature Film at the 43rd Annie Awards.

Quotes

• "Sometimes you gotta get through your fear to see the beauty on the other side." - Poppa
• "If you ain't scared, you ain't alive." - Butch
• "I miss my family." - Arlo

Music, Soundtrack

• "Homestead" by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna
• "Make Your Mark" by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna
• "Jobs Declines" by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna
• "Mountain Top" by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna