Pete’s Dragon is an exciting movie released in 2016 about an orphan boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, a dragon. Shot at amazing locations in New Zealand, the film boasts of performances by exemplary actors like Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, and Oakes Fegley. Let’s dive deeper into where this film was shot and uncover some hidden facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
Pete’s Dragon took full advantage of the beautiful locations New Zealand has to offer. Most of the film was shot in Tapanui, Otago. The Hutt hospital on High Street in Lower Hutt also served as a backdrop for this movie. The action scenes of the film came to life in Upper Hutt, Wellington. Additionally, some scenes were produced in the Stone Street Studios in Miramar, Wellington.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bryce Dallas Howard | Grace |
| Robert Redford | Meacham |
| Oakes Fegley | Pete |
| Oona Laurence | Natalie |
| Wes Bentley | Jack |
| Karl Urban | Gavin |
| Marcus Henderson | Woodrow |
| Aaron Jackson | Abner |
| Phil Grieve | Bobby |
| Steve Barr | Deputy Smalls |
| Keagan Carr Fransch | Doctor Marquez |
| Jade Valour | Nurse Merriwether |
| Augustine Frizzell | Mrs. Swanberg |
| Francis Biggs | Mr. Swanberg |
| Jasper Putt | Freckled Kid |
| Gareth Reeves | Dad |
| Levi Alexander | Young Pete |
| Jim McLarty | Ranger Wentworth |
| Brandie Stephens | Patient’s Mom |
| Josephine Stephens | Little Girl Patient |
| Ian Harcourt | Deputy West |
| Mia Thomas | Jasmine |
| Ruby Acevedo | Joy |
| Oliver Neil | Jerry |
| James Allcock | Jimmy |
| Olly Presling | Billy Brown |
| Jenesis Au-Yeung | Julia |
| Daria Ponomaryova | Jane |
| William J. Rawbone | Jacob |
| Fraser McLeod | Millworker |
| Richard Falkner | Millworker |
| Jason Fitch | Logger |
| David J. Muzzerall | Citation Driver |
| Geoff Naylor | School Bus Driver |
| Toby Halbrooks | Unfortunate Ambulance Patient |
| Jade Healy | Waitress |
| John Kassir | Elliot Vocals (voice) |
| Jude Swanberg | Crying Toddler Sounds (voice) |
| Bart the Bear | Bear |
| Augie Davis | Zellner (uncredited) |
| Craig Hall | Adult Pete (uncredited) |
| Chris Hewer | Logger (uncredited) |
| Tom Kay | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Tim Wong | Carruth (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tapanui, Otago, New Zealand
- Latitude: -45.9433553
- Longitude: 169.2613241
- Place ID: ChIJj32Adw2WLKgRwLJ5hIbvAAU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tapanui, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Location Name: New Zealand
- Latitude: -40.900557
- Longitude: 174.885971
- Place ID: ChIJh5Z3Fw4gLG0RM0dqdeIY1rE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Location Name: Hutt Hospital, High Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
- Latitude: -41.2045168
- Longitude: 174.9248422
- Place ID: ChIJzZ98VYmqOG0RvvMEAcY_udA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 638 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Location Name: Stone Street Studios, Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
- Latitude: -41.3182286
- Longitude: 174.8134241
- Place ID: ChIJ_ZQpR4KvOG0Rhbs7JJz9tqM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Stone Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
