The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving

| 1995

Directed by: Roy Allen Smith

Main Plot

In "The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving," a meteorite crashes into the Great Valley, causing a water shortage that threatens the dinosaur community. As tensions rise among the adult dinosaurs, the young friends—Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike—set out on a quest to find a new water source. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and learn valuable lessons about cooperation, friendship, and overcoming prejudice. Meanwhile, they must also deal with a group of bullies who complicate their journey. Ultimately, the young dinosaurs' bravery and teamwork help to restore harmony in the Great Valley.

Characters

  • Scott McAfee voices Littlefoot, the young Apatosaurus who leads his friends on a quest to find water and resolve conflicts among their herds.
  • Candace Hutson voices Cera, a stubborn and headstrong triceratops who learns the value of teamwork and friendship while helping her friends solve a water shortage crisis.
  • Heather Hogan voices Ducky, a young dinosaur who helps her friends find water and resolve conflicts in their drought-stricken valley.
  • Jeff Bennett voices Ozzy, a hungry Struthiomimus who, along with his brother Strut, tries to steal dinosaur eggs, causing trouble for the main characters.

Ending Explained

In "The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving," directed by Roy Allen Smith, the film concludes with the young dinosaurs—Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike—successfully resolving the crisis in the Great Valley. Throughout the movie, the valley's water supply is cut off due to a meteorite blocking the water source. The young dinosaurs embark on a perilous journey to find water and ultimately discover the blockage. In the climax, they work together to remove the obstruction, allowing water to flow back into the valley. This act of bravery and teamwork not only saves their community but also teaches the adult dinosaurs the importance of cooperation and understanding. The film ends on a positive note, with the Great Valley's residents celebrating the return of their water supply and the newfound unity among them. The young dinosaurs' actions demonstrate the power of friendship and collaboration, reinforcing the film's central themes of unity and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.

Roy Allen Smith Animation Adventure Family Musical Scott McAfee Candace Hutson Heather Hogan Jeff Bennett