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.

Directed by

Don Chaffey

Written by

Malcolm Marmorstein

Genres

Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family

Released

November 3, 1977

Runtime

2h 8m

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

United States of America

Studios

Walt Disney Productions

Budget

$10,000,000