The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock has built a real following among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The visual style is immediately recognisable, but the writing is what keeps you watching. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock is worth clearing space for. The look of The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. Legends claim that Saurus Rock keeps bad luck out of the Great Valley. Is it really true? Could the mysterious Longneck named Doc be the famous Lone Dinosaur, who can defeat a Sharptooth with his lasso-like tail To find out, Littlefoot and company must cross the great Valley and face a dangerous Sharptooth themselves! The voice work from Thomas Dekker and Kenneth Mars adds real texture, not just recognisable names. It was released in 1998. The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious in ways that hold up regardless of format. Worth watching in order from the beginning.

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock was released in 1998, directed by Charles Grosvenor. The full 77-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.