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Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur

1980 · 107 min Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Science Fiction
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

'It's a fossil, not a rock!' Nobita's discovery in a riverbed defies all logic. This ordinary schoolboy has unearthed a perfectly preserved dinosaur egg, and his quiet life is about to become a prehistoric adventure. With Doraemon's futuristic gadgets, they hatch the baby Pteranodon, Piisuke, and raise him in secret. But when Piisuke grows too big to hide, a perilous journey back to his own time begins, pursued by ruthless dinosaur hunters. This 1980 animated classic blends family warmth with sci-fi wonder, exploring friendship, responsibility, and the courage to protect what you love across 100 million years.

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Original Title 映画ドラえもん のび太の恐竜
Year 1980
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director Hiroshi Fukutomi
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (66 votes)

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The director balances childhood wonder with light sci-fi stakes. The 1980s cel animation has a gentle, handcrafted quality that makes time travel feel personal rather than grandiose.

Ideal for those discovering Doraemon for the first time with their own kids, or longtime fans. Viewers will feel a sincere warmth from its portrayal of friendship across eras. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hiroshi Fukutomi

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