The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island

1997 1h 14m EN

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★6.3TMDB · 361

AnimationFamilyAdventure

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Ingle
Narrator / Cera's Father (voice)
Brandon La Croix
Littlefoot (voice)
Aria Noelle Curzon
Ducky (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Spike (voice)
Anndi McAfee
Cera (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Petrie / Mr. Clubtail (voice)
Kenneth Mars
Grandpa (voice)
Miriam Flynn
Grandma (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Grosvenor
Writers: John Loy
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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29 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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6 / 8

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 Jay Bixsen 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 Brandon La Croix and Aria Noelle Curzon carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Charles Grosvenor directs. Michael Tavera scores. Jay Bixsen 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.
229 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 Jay Bixsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8John Ingle and Brandon La Croix and Aria Noelle Curzon carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0123950 — 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: Jay Bixsen
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 V: The Mysterious Island (1997)

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.

Also by

Charles Grosvenor

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What people are saying

Gimly2020-07-26
★ 5/10
The "Friends for Dinner" song was honestly pretty cute. I think the first track that has grated on me in the series up to this point since Land Before Time 2's egg-snatchin' song... Actually not just "since" that song, it literally is just those two songs I haven't groaned at. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand these are movies for kids. I watched them when I was a kid, but kids' movies can still be good to adults, and often are. This one is... more "okay" to adults. Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole.

Production companies

Who made it

Universal Cartoon Studios
US
AK
AKOM Production Company
KR

Key crew

ProducerCharles Grosvenor
Associate ProducerRocky Solotoff
CharactersJudy Freudberg
CharactersTony Geiss
ProducerTony Geiss
EditorJay Bixsen
CastingAndrea Romano
AnimationTom King
SongsAmanda McBroom
Art DirectionFlamarion Ferreira
SongsMichele Brourman

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

sequel
dinosaur

Release history · US

When it landed

Theatrical1997-12-09G

Also known as

International titles

Lillefot og vennene hans 5 - Den hemmelighetsfulle øyaNO
Landet För Längesedan 5 - Den Mystiska ÖnSE
The Land Before Time 5: The Mysterious IslandUS
Landet för längesedan 5 - Lillefot och den mystiska önSE
Platvoet en z'n vriendjes V - Het mysterieuze eilandNL
En busca del Valle Encantado 05: La isla misteriosaES
Земля до начала времен 05RU
Em Busca do Vale Encantado V: A Ilha MisteriosaBR
Platvoet en z'n vriendjes V - Het mysterieuze eilandBE
The Land Before Time V - The Mysterious IslandUS
In einem Land vor unserer Zeit V - Die geheimnisvolle InselAT
Alla ricerca della Valle Incantata 5IT
Zeme pirms laika sākuma 5: Noslēpumainā SalaLV
Zeme Pirmssākumos 5: Noslēpumainā SalaLV

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