Dinosaur Movies

Last updated: August 21, 2026

If your kid has suddenly added the words "velociraptor" and "triceratops" to their vocabulary, congratulations—you're raising a dinosaur enthusiast! This fascination with prehistoric creatures often remains strong throughout childhood and into adolescence. Feed your young paleontologist's curiosity with dinosaur films, for every age from toddlers to teens. For more prehistoric picks, check out Dinosaur TV.

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Barney: Celebrating Around the World Poster Image

MOVIE

Barney: Celebrating Around the World

age 2+

Globetrotting dino treats tots to dynamite dances.

2008 NR (54 minutes)

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Barney: Jungle Friends

age 2+

Barney's jungle journey has an eco-message.

2009 NR (51 minutes)

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Bob the Builder: The Big Dino Dig

age 3+

Dinosaur-themed tale is full of positive messages and fun.

2011 NR (63 minutes)

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Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Big City

age 3+

Engaging, educational movie promotes curiosity and respect.

2011 NR (100 minutes)

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MOVIE

Dinosaur Train: What's at the Center of the Earth?

age 3+

Dino family's fun journey emphasizes curiosity, courage.

2017 NR (120 minutes)

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Scholastic Video Collection: Danny and the Dinosaur

age 3+

Cute stories about friendship; fun for preschoolers.

2005 NR (58 minutes)

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Blippi's Big Dino Adventure Movie Poster: a dinosaur stands behind Blippi and Meekah

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Blippi's Big Dino Adventure

age 4+

Preschool movie features dinosaurs and lots of learning.

2023 NR (68 minutes)

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Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave

age 4+

Percy learns about bravery; scarier than past Thomas titles.

2014 NR (62 minutes)

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Toy Story That Time Forgot

age 4+

Delightful franchise add-on has happy messages, some peril.

2015 NR (45 minutes)

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Dino Dana: The Movie

age 5+

Family focus, awesome dinos make for a Paleo pleasure.

2020 PG (77 minutes)

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MOVIE

Impy's Island

age 5+

Cute adventure with quirky animals; some mild scares.

2008 G (85 minutes)

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The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure

age 5+

Sequel teaches lessons on responsibility, cycle of life.

2002 G (73 minutes)

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The Land Before Time III: The Time of Great Giving

age 5+

Dinosaur sequel offers strong lessons about cooperation.

2011 G (71 minutes)

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MOVIE

The Little Penguin Pororo's Dinosaur Island Adventure

age 5+

Some peril, mild violence in computer-animated animal tale.

2020 G (79 minutes)

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Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection

age 5+

Terrific, heartwarming shorts have something for everyone.

2015 NR (77 minutes)

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Dinosaur

age 6+

Stunning, but can be dark and scary in places.

2000 PG (86 minutes)

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I AM T-Rex movie poster: dinos of medium and large sizes stand together roaring

MOVIE

I Am T-Rex

age 6+

Exciting animated dinosaur tale has some peril, violence.

2023 NR (81 minutes)

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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

age 6+

3-D sequel is fun but also more intense than past films.

2009 PG (87 minutes)

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Jurassic Tale

age 6+

Campy dinosaur adventure has some peril, potty humor.

2022 PG (82 minutes)

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Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Poster: The Paw Patrol poses in front of an orange dinosaur

MOVIE

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

age 6+

Canine heroes meet dinos in engaging but perilous adventure.

2026 PG (88 minutes)

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