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The Good Dinosaur (2015) — Screenplay

A timid young Apatosaurus must overcome his fears and journey home with a feral human boy after a flood separates him from his family.

Written by
Meg LeFauve
Genre
Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
Studio
Pixar, Disney
Length
74 pages

This script offers a masterclass in visual storytelling and tonal balance, blending slapstick comedy with genuine emotional stakes. Study how the writers establish Arlo's internal conflict through physical comedy and sparse dialogue, and how the evolving dynamic between Arlo and the human boy drives a resonant coming-of-age arc.

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