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