
Overview
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.
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DirectorDon Chaffey
WriterMalcolm Marmorstein
Cast

Sean Marshall
Pete

Helen Reddy
Nora

Jim Dale
Dr. Terminus

Mickey Rooney
Lampie

Red Buttons
Hoagy

Shelley Winters
Lena Gogan

Jane Kean
Miss Taylor

Jim Backus
The Mayor

Charles Tyner
Merle

Gary Morgan
Grover

Cal Bartlett
Paul

Charlie Callas
Elliott (voice)

Walter Barnes
Captain

Jeff Conaway
Willie

Arthur Tovey
White-haired Townsman

Dennis Stewart
Fisherman (uncredited)

Robert Easton
Store Proprietor
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Keywords
farmfriendshipescapelighthouse keeper mainepart live actiondragonbased on short storypart animationlive action and animation1900s
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Budget
$10M
TMDb Votes
719
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026












