The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water has built a real following among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 238 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water is worth clearing space for. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious, The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water operates well above the genre average. Littlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "big water" to bring Mo home. John Ingle and Kenneth Mars bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water came out in 2002. The visual gags in The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water reward close attention without ever depending on it. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you have been sleeping on The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water because of the format, the format is not the issue here. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. John Ingle's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water was released in 2002, directed by Charles Grosvenor. The full 71-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.