5 best dinosaur movies that aren’t ‘Jurassic Park’ (or 'Jurassic World')

With "The End of Oak Street" releasing this weekend, movie enthusiasts are in the mood for any dinosaur-themed films. While "Jurassic Park" remains the default answer for the best dinosaur movies, there are still other prehistoric creature-focused flicks worth watching. This article highlights five alternative dinosaur movies to consider streaming.

"The Land Before Time" (1988) is an animated film that has the power to bring adults to tears, similar to "Bambi." The story follows Littlefoot, a young herbivorous dinosaur, as he navigates the challenges of finding his family after an earthquake separates them. The movie has inspired 13 sequels, although they are less impressive than the original.

'65' (2023) is a sci-fi thriller that takes place 65 million years ago, featuring Adam Driver as an astronaut who crash-lands on prehistoric Earth. He must find a way back home while protecting a young girl named Koa from dangerous dinosaurs.

"King Kong" (2005) is a remake of the 1933 film about a giant ape living on Skull Island. The movie also features various dinosaurs, and the action-packed scenes of Kong battling prehistoric creatures make it an entertaining watch.

"The Good Dinosaur" (2015) is a Pixar movie that showcases a different side of dinosaurs, focusing on a young apatosaurus named Arlo. After being separated from his family during a rainstorm, Arlo befriends a feral child and embarks on a grand adventure to return home.

"One Million Years B.C." (1966) is a classic film featuring Raquel Welch in a fur-covered bikini, which became an iconic image of the era. While the movie has aged poorly, it still has its charms, including caveman Tumak and his journey to woo Loana from a rival group, all while facing dinosaurs, earthquakes, and other obstacles.