Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday Family Films
Directed by David Lowery
With Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Oakes Fegley
Rated PG, 102 minutes, Blu-ray
This moving remake of the classic 1970s version solidified David Lowery as an effective mixer (and commentator on) sentimentalism and nostalgia — both through his films' material and their vibes. Here, the story many know well remains: An orphan boy lives in the woods with a dragon as his caregiver, until a forest ranger finds and adopts him. However, his newfound happiness is threatened by a man who wants to hunt down his magical friend.
Directed by David Lowery
With Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Oakes Fegley
Rated PG, 102 minutes, Blu-ray
This moving remake of the classic 1970s version solidified David Lowery as an effective mixer (and commentator on) sentimentalism and nostalgia — both through his films' material and their vibes. Here, the story many know well remains: An orphan boy lives in the woods with a dragon as his caregiver, until a forest ranger finds and adopts him. However, his newfound happiness is threatened by a man who wants to hunt down his magical friend.
Sponsored by the Meg and John P. Brogan Endowment for Classic Cinema.
Event Dates
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - 1:00 PM
