Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they’ve been on-screen for over a century, ever since films like Brute Force and Gertie the Dinosaur in the 1910s paved the way. The creatures experienced a massive resurgence in popularity with Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece Jurassic Park, reigniting the profitability of dinosaurs. Countless memorable pictures have depicted the prehistoric creatures to some extent, with many becoming beloved and entertaining staples moviegoers can’t get enough of. From heart-warming animated tales to adrenaline-pumping adventure flicks, live-action adaptations to monster movies, the silver screen has been home to some spectacular dinosaur creations.

Whether you’re in the mood to watch John Goodman and Rick Moranis help bring the famous Stone Age family The Flintstones to life, or embark on a sidesplitting adventure in the animated comedy Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, there is bound to be a prehistoric picture to satisfy your needs. With Jurassic World Dominion roaring into theaterspreparing to hit theaters this summer and the dino-craze bound to return in full force, what better way to get ready for its release than to binge some fantastic films that showcase dinosaurs in all their glory. Here are the best movies about dinosaurs that aren’t the Jurassic Park films.

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8 We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story

     Universal Pictures

Based on the Hudson Talbott children’s book of the same name, the 1993 animated adventure comedy We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story tells the dazzling story of a time-traveling scientist who goes back to prehistoric times and feeds four fun-loving dinosaurs a magical cereal that increases their intelligence; the anthropomorphized creatures land in modern day New York City where they partake in a series of hilarious adventures.

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The heartwarming flick features an impressive voice cast including John Goodman, Jay Leno, and Martin Short, and should have capitalized on the dinosaur craze in pop culture after Jurassic Park was released half a year earlier, but failed to make much of an impact at the box office (despite Steven Spielberg producing both films). We’re Back! earned praise for its voice performances and animation, brilliantly mixing traditional and computer animation, but was largely overshadowed by the massive Jurassic Park.

7 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

     20th Century Fox

Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary headline the 2009 animated adventure comedy Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, which takes place in a tropical lost world buried beneath the ice, and once again centers on three entertaining heroes: woolly mammoth Manny, ground sloth Sid, and saber-tooth tiger Diego. The friends attempt to rescue Sid after he is taken by a female Tyrannosaurus after stealing her eggs.

The third installment of the Ice Age movie franchise, the blockbuster picture was decided to be a “more what-if adventure” and added the element of dinosaurs and a secret world to the series, with Blue Sky Studios describing it “like finding the giant ape in King Kong or a Shangri-la in the middle of snow.” Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs went on to have the highest-grossing opening for an animated film, and its success led to two more popular sequels in the franchise: 2012’s Ice Age: Continental Drift and 2016’s Ice Age: Collision Course.

6 The Land Before Time

Following the adventures of a group of young dinosaurs living in the prehistoric times, the 1988 animated adventure drama The Land Before Time focuses on a “Longneck” named Little Foot who becomes orphaned when his mother is killed by a vicious Tyrannosaurus, and sets out to flee famine and upheaval to search for the Great Valley. Along his inspiring journey, Little Foot meets a group of mismatched dinosaurs that become his close companions and friends, who also want to reunite with their families in the sacred valley.

The animated movie from Don Bluth explores the issue of prejudice between the different species and the hardships they endure, with Don Bluth having explained, “…we came up with another idea that none of these dinosaurs get along with each other, they all hate each other. They’re taught from the time they were born not to associate with each other, that’s racism.” The Land Before Time earned rave reviews for its stunning animation and endearing message, and went on to generate a whopping 13 direct-to-video sequels.

5 The Flintstones

Based on the beloved TV cartoon series from the ’60s, the 1994 family comedy The Flintstones brings the iconic Stone Age family and their pet dinosaur Dino to life, following the well-meaning yet dim-witted factory worker patriarch Fred Flintstone as he loans neighbor and close-pal Barney Rubble money, so he can adopt a baby. After getting promoted due to Barney repaying the favor, Fred finds himself embroiled in the schemes of his greedy boss.

John Goodman takes on the epic role of Fred Flintstone, capturing the character’s essence beautifully while starring alongside Elizabeth Perkins, Rick Moranis, and Rosie O’Donnell; the seasoned actor beat out fellow stars like John Candy, Chevy Chase, and Bill Murray for the coveted role. Audiences and fans of the cartoon praised The Flintstones for its faithfulness to its source material, visual effects, costume design, and performances, and it went on to be a box office hit, ultimately inspiring the 2000 prequel titled The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.

4 Journey to the Center of the Earth

     Warner Bros. Pictures

Adapted from the Jules Verne classic science fiction novel, the 2008 sci-fi action-adventure flick Journey to the Center of the Earth depicts the harrowing quest of professor Trevor Anderson, his nephew Sean and their guide Hannah as they become trapped during an expedition to Iceland and discover a mystical and dangerous lost world at the center of the earth. As the brave trio travel deeper and deeper within the planet on their only escape route, they find themselves encountering strange places and wondrous creatures, including terrifying dinosaurs.

Starring Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, and Anita Briem, Journey to the Center of the Earth brings audiences on an incredible ride, masterfully fusing modern visuals and technology with the adored old-fashioned storyline and thrilling moviegoers in the process. Fraser is in all his charming and swash-buckling glory, with NewsBlaze proclaiming, “Brendan Fraser’s playful force of personality rules, 3D or no 3D, one of the few funny guys who could grab attention away from a dinosaur in assault mode, in the center of the earth or anywhere else on the planet.”

3 Dinosaur

     Buena Vista Pictures Distribution 

Walt Disney’s breathtaking 2000 live-action/computer animated flick Dinosaur tells the tale of a young orphaned Iguanodon who is raised by a family of lemurs on a tropical island and must embark on an arduous trek to sanctuary after a devastating meteor shower destroys his family home. With a budget of $127.5 million, the Disney picture was reportedly the most expensive computer-animated film at the time and went on to become the fifth-highest grossing film of 2000, grossing $350 million worldwide.

Dinosaur earned praise for its gorgeous opening sequence and outstanding animation, but was ultimately criticized for its lack of originality and similarities with The Land Before Time; nonetheless, the animated flick led to numerous exhibits and a video game and was a smash hit with home video release in 2001.

2 King Kong

The renowned Peter Jackson directed the 2005 epic adventure monster movie King Kong, which takes place in 1933 and focuses on an ambitious filmmaker who coerces his cast and crew to travel to the mysterious Skull Island to create their picture. During their journey, the group encounters frightening prehistoric creatures dwelling on the island as well as the legendary massive gorilla known as Kong, whom they capture and bring to New York City.

In the cinematic wonder, Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, and Jack Black headline the gripping flick, and in one harrowing scene their characters narrowly avoid a dinosaur stampede; an epic showdown takes place between Kong and two T. rex’s, with the giant gorilla protecting Watts’ Ann Darrow. King Kong won three Academy Awards and grossed over $500 million, garnering acclaim for its superb special effects, direction and dynamite performances.

1 The Good Dinosaur

     Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Disney and Pixar’s 2015 animated adventure film The Good Dinosaur wonderfully explores an alternate history where non-avian dinosaurs never became extinct, and centers on a young and sheepish Apatosaurus named Arlo who makes an unlikely human friend on his quest to return home after being washed downriver by a rainstorm. The studios and director Peter Sohn wanted to discover what dinosaurs would represent in president day, with filmmaker Bob Peterson revealing, “It’s time to do a movie where you get to know the dinosaur and to be with a dinosaur.”

The Good Dinosaur features nature as the antagonist to the main character Arlo, and pays homage to the Western genre and its themes, character development and gorgeous North American landscapes. Despite a lackluster box office performance, the animated movie received glowing reviews from critics, with the Los Angeles Times describing it as “antic and unexpected as well as homiletic, rife with subversive elements, wacky critters and some of the most beautiful landscapes ever seen in a computer animated film.”