The Good Dinosaur (2016)
The Good Dinosaur is streaming in Japan on Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Good Dinosaur is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 6,171 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 93-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 93 minutes on it?
93 minutes of English adventure with an animation streak, fine for the whole family. With 6,171 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 6.8/10 across 6,171 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A family evening that doesn't run late
Story
An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 33m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Animation |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Sohn
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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