Pete's Dragon (1977)
Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family
What to watch after Pete's Dragon
- Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)
- Candleshoe (1977) — Same feel: feel-good, whimsical
- The Black Cauldron (1985) — Same subject: dragon
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) — Same subject: live action and animation
- Thumbelina (1994)
- We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) — Same feel: feel-good, whimsical