The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A plague of locusts strikes the Great Valley, decimating the plants and forcing the dinosaurs to migrate in search of food. When the adults in the herd begin fighting over the scarce resources, young Littlefoot and his friends Petrie, Cera, Ducky and Spike split off from the main group, becoming stranded on an island after their path was destroyed by a tsunami. As they search for a way off the island, they encounter an old acquaintance who may become friend or foe.
Rated G • 1997 • 1h 14m
This fifth installment of the G-rated animated series finds Littlefoot and his friends stranded on a mysterious island after a "devouring swarm" of locusts forces them from the Great Valley. The film's primary content concerns involve themes of separation from parents, survival, and scenes of peril that may be intense for the youngest viewers. Younger children may be frightened by several chase sequences involving large carnivorous… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island appropriate for kids?
This fifth installment of the G-rated animated series finds Littlefoot and his friends stranded on a mysterious island after a "devouring swarm" of locusts forces them from the Great Valley. The film's primary content concerns involve themes of separation from parents, survival… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
What happens in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
Sex and nudity are entirely absent from the film, which maintains a tone appropriate for preschool and elementary school children. As a G-rated animated adventure, there are no romantic subplots or suggestive situations of any kind. The focus remains strictly on the platonic friendship and cooperation between the young dinosaurs.
Violence and gore in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
The violence is animated and mild, but features more peril than some other entries in the series. The young dinosaurs are threatened by a natural disaster (an earthquake and tsunami), and are hunted by several "Sharpteeth," including a large Giganotosaurus and a shark-like creature. A climactic fight between Chomper's parents and the Giganotosaurus is notable for the series, with friendly characters sustaining visible but not graphic bloody cuts. Characters are chased, fall from heights, and are in danger of…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
There is no profanity or use of coarse language in this film. Characters speak to one another with respect or use simple, child-friendly dialogue during moments of conflict. Even the antagonists do not utilize insults that would be considered offensive for a young audience.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use throughout the story. The characters are prehistoric animals and do not interact with any modern substances or parodies of intoxicants. The film's messaging focuses entirely on survival and dietary needs, such as finding 'green food.'
Mature themes in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
The film deals with themes of famine, separation from family, and survival. The children run away from the herd after their parents argue and must fend for themselves. There are sad scenes where the young dinosaurs miss their parents. The film also explores prejudice, as Cera is initially distrustful of Chomper simply because he is a Sharptooth, a theme which is resolved by the end of the film.
Scary moments in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. This fifth installment of the G-rated animated series finds Littlefoot and his friends stranded on a mysterious island after a "devouring swarm" of locusts forces them from the Great Valley. The film's primary content…
What age rating does The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island have?
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island about?
This fifth installment of the G-rated animated series finds Littlefoot and his friends stranded on a mysterious island after a "devouring swarm" of locusts forces them from the Great Valley. The film's primary content concerns involve themes of separation from parents, survival, and scenes of peril that may be intense…
Is there sex or nudity in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?
Sex and nudity are entirely absent from the film, which maintains a tone appropriate for preschool and elementary school children. As a G-rated animated adventure, there are no romantic subplots or suggestive situations of any kind. The focus remains strictly…
How violent is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?
The violence is animated and mild, but features more peril than some other entries in the series. The young dinosaurs are threatened by a natural disaster (an earthquake and tsunami), and are hunted by several "Sharpteeth," including a large Giganotosaurus…
Is the language in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity or use of coarse language in this film. Characters speak to one another with respect or use simple, child-friendly dialogue during moments of conflict. Even the antagonists do not utilize insults that would be considered offensive for a…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?
There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use throughout the story. The characters are prehistoric animals and do not interact with any modern substances or parodies of intoxicants. The film's messaging focuses entirely on survival and dietary needs…
What mature themes appear in The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?
The film deals with themes of famine, separation from family, and survival. The children run away from the herd after their parents argue and must fend for themselves. There are sad scenes where the young dinosaurs miss their parents. The film also explores…
How long is The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island?
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island runs 74 minutes, directed by Charles Grosvenor, released in 1997.
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