Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
The beloved prehistoric herd returns for a wild underground adventure when living dinosaurs crash their icy world in this crowd-pleasing animated sequel.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - Movie Information
- Original Title: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 34m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 26, 2009 (UY), July 1, 2009 (United States - PG), July 1, 2009 (Canada - G), July 1, 2009 (United Kingdom - U), July 1, 2009 (Germany - 0), July 3, 2009 (France - TP), July 3, 2009 (India), July 1, 2009 (New Zealand - G), July 1, 2009 (Australia - PG), July 2, 2009 (Brazil - L), July 1, 2009 (Mexico - AA), August 28, 2009 (Italy), July 3, 2009 (Spain - APTA), August 12, 2009 (South Korea - ALL), July 8, 2009 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Istid 3: Dinosaurene kommer (NO), L'Âge de glace 3 (FR), アイス・エイジ３ ティラノのおとしもの (JP), A Idade do Gelo 3: Despertar dos Dinossauros (PT), العصر الجليدي: فجر الديناصورات (SA), A Era do Gelo 3 - Amanhecer dos Dinossauros (BR), Epoka Lodowcowa: Era Dinozaurów (PL), Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (US)
- Production Companies: Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation, 20th Century Fox
- Production Countries: United States of America
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - Plot
Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - Trailer
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Carlos Saldanha
Main Cast
- Ray Romano
- John Leguizamo
- Denis Leary
- Queen Latifah
- Simon Pegg
- Seann William Scott
- Josh Peck
- Chris Wedge
- Karen Disher
- Kristen Wiig
Writers
- Peter Ackerman
- Michael Berg
- Jason Carter Eaton
- Yoni Brenner
- Mike Reiss
Producers
- Lori Forte
- John C. Donkin
- Patrick Worlock
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - FAQs
Where can you stream Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs?
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is available to stream on Disney Plus and fuboTV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Who is Buck in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs?
Buck is a wild, one-eyed weasel voiced by Simon Pegg who lives in the underground dinosaur world. He becomes the herd's eccentric guide through the dangerous prehistoric jungle and quickly became one of the film's most beloved and memorable new characters.
What is Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs about?
The film follows Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger as their peaceful lives are disrupted when living dinosaurs are discovered beneath the ice. When Sid is captured, the herd ventures into a dangerous underground world to rescue him.
Who are the main voice actors in this film?
The main voice cast includes Ray Romano as Manny, John Leguizamo as Sid, Denis Leary as Diego, Queen Latifah as Ellie, and Simon Pegg as the fan-favorite new character Buck. Seann William Scott and Josh Peck also return as the possum brothers Crash and Eddie.
Is Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs appropriate for young children?
Yes. The film is rated PG in the United States, meaning parental guidance is suggested. It contains mild action and some peril involving dinosaurs, but the overall tone is comedic and family-friendly, making it suitable for most young viewers when watched with parents.
How long is Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs?
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs has a runtime of 94 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. Its brisk pace keeps the adventure moving and makes it an easy, enjoyable watch for family audiences of all ages.
Did Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs perform well at the box office?
Yes, the film was a major commercial success. Made on a budget of approximately $90 million, it grossed over $886 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing animated films of 2009 and the most successful entry in the Ice Age franchise at the time of its release.
Who directed Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs?
The film was directed by Carlos Saldanha, who previously co-directed Ice Age (2002) and Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006). Saldanha later went on to direct Rio (2011) and Rio 2 (2014), further establishing himself as a leading voice in animated family filmmaking.
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