We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

1993 · 1h11 · Film

Directed by Ralph Zondag, Simon Wells, Phil Nibbelink, Dick Zondag

Starring John Goodman, René Le Vant, Felicity Kendal, Charles Fleischer, Walter Cronkite, Jay Leno, Joey Shea, Yeardley Smith, Martin Short, Kenneth Mars

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Stressed Curious

Captain New Eyes travels back in time and feeds dinosaurs his Brain Grain cereal, which makes them intelligent and non-violent. They agree to go to the "Middle Future" in order to grant the wishes of children in New York City. They are to meet Dr. Bleeb of the Museum of Natural History, but get sidetracked with their new children friends and run into the Captain's evil brother, Professor Screweyes.

Original language

English

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Screenplay

John Patrick Shanley

Music

James Horner

Cast

Charles Fleischer, Walter Cronkite, Jay Leno, Joey Shea, Yeardley Smith, Martin Short, Kenneth Mars

Updated August 14, 2026

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