The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze

2001 1h 15m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 263

AnimationAdventureFamily

Synopsis

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When the dinosaur families get trapped in a valley by an ice storm, one family of "spike tail" dinosaurs volunteers to leave since they consume more food than the others. Meanwhile, the young dinos and a new adult dinosaur named Mr. Thicknose, head out to bring back their friend Spike, who has left his friends to be with members of his own species.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Ingle
Narrator / Cera's Dad (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Spike / Stegosaurus Leader (voice)
Thomas Dekker
Littlefoot (voice)
Anndi McAfee
Cera (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Petrie / Corythosaurus (voice)
Susan Krebs
Tippy's Mom / Ankylosaurus (voice)
Jeremy Suarez
Tippy (voice)
Kenneth Mars
Grandpa / Lambeosaurus (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Grosvenor
Writers: John Loy
Languages: English
Countries: Taiwan, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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25 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: Taiwan, 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 Danik Thomas 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 Rob Paulsen and Thomas Dekker carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Charles Grosvenor directs. Michael Tavera scores. Danik Thomas cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Taiwan, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Taiwan, 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 Danik Thomas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8John Ingle and Rob Paulsen and Thomas Dekker carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0301526 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 17 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Michael Tavera
Editing: Danik Thomas
Runtime: 75 min · 1h 15m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001)

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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Charles Grosvenor

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Gimly2020-07-26
★ 3/10
"You know how everybody loves Cera so much because of how she's so needlessly cruel to her friends all the time? What if we just had more and more of the characters behave in the exact same way apropos of nothing!" The only Land Before Time thus far I couldn't stay awake through. Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible.

Production companies

Who made it

Universal Cartoon Studios
US
Wang Film Productions
TW

Key crew

ProducerCharles Grosvenor
EditorDanik Thomas
Production Sound MixerDevon Bowman
Associate ProducerDaniel J. Wiley
CharactersJudy Freudberg
CharactersTony Geiss
SongsMichele Brourman
SongsAmanda McBroom
CastingSusan Blu
Art DirectionFlamarion Ferreira

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

sequel
dinosaur

Release history · US

When it landed

Theatrical2001-12-04G

Also known as

International titles

Lillefot og Vennene Hans 8 - Da Isen KomNO
Landet för länge sedan 8 - När isen komSE
Landet For Længe Siden 8: Den Kolde TidDK
Platvoet en z'n vriendjes VIII - De barre kouNL
The Land Before Time 8 - The Big FreezeAU
En busca del Valle Encantado 08: La gran heladaES
Земля до начала времен 08RU
Platvoet en z'n vriendjes VIII - De barre kouBE
The Land Before Time VIII - The Big FreezeUS
In einem Land vor unserer Zeit 8 - Der erste SchneeDE
The Land Before Time: The Big FreezeUS
I gi prin arhisei o hronos VIII - O megalos pagetosGR
In einem Land vor unserer Zeit VIII: Der erste SchneeDE
Alla ricerca della Valle Incantata 8IT
La Tierra antes del tiempo 8: La gran heladaMX

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