The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists

1996 1h 14m EN

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★6.2TMDB · 380

AdventureAnimationComedyFamily

Synopsis

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Littlefoot’s grandfather falls gravely ill, and the only hope for his recovery is the "Golden Night Flower" found in the treacherous Land of the Mists. Along with his loyal friends, Littlefoot embarks on a journey to retrieve the cure, joined by a shy newcomer named Ali, a long-necked dinosaur from a migrating herd. As they navigate the foggy, swamp-filled terrain, they are hunted by a pair of predators—a sharp-eyed bird and a massive crocodile—and must overcome their mistrust of the unfamiliar environment.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Ingle
Narrator (voice)
Candace Hutson
Cera (voice)
Heather Hogan
Ducky (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Spike (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Petrie / Ichy (voice)
Scott McAfee
Littlefoot (voice)
Kenneth Mars
Grandpa (voice)
Linda Gary
Grandma (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roy Allen Smith
Writers: Dev Ross, Viki Anderson, Darrell Rooney
Languages: English
Countries: South Korea, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: South Korea, United States of America.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Land Before Time Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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ERA

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Original score by Michael Tavera. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Warren Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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John Ingle and Candace Hutson and Heather Hogan carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Roy Allen Smith directs. Michael Tavera scores. Warren Taylor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Korea, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: South Korea, United States of America.
4Part of the "The Land Before Time Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Original score by Michael Tavera. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Warren Taylor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8John Ingle and Candace Hutson and Heather Hogan carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0116817 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Michael Tavera
Editing: Warren Taylor
Runtime: 74 min · 1h 14m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (1996)

Part of

The Land Before Time Collection

The series follows a group of young prehistoric friends—Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike—living in the Great Valley. Together, they face challenges, go on adventures, and even raise a young Sharptooth named Chomper. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and courage in stories filled with music, fun, and heart.

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Roy Allen Smith

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Gimly2020-07-26
★ 4/10
Kind of weird to loop back on the xenophobia allegory when we've already done that in this series, but whatever. Better than the last one entry in the series. (EDIT: Little did I know we'd be doing it again and again and again and again an-) Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.

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