Don Bluth

Don Bluth

Donald Virgil “Don” Bluth is an American animator and independent studio owner.

He is best known for his departure from The Walt Disney Company in 1979 and his subsequent directing of animated classics such as The Secret of NIMH (1982), An American Tail (1986),The Land Before Time (1988), and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989), as well as his involvement in the laserdisc game Dragon’s Lair.

He is also often credited for providing competition to Disney, and forcing them to improve from their streak of lackluster film efforts to the films that would make up the Disney Renaissance.

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Don Bluth Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Don Bluth. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Don Bluth films ranked by score.

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All Dogs Go to Heaven

All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)

Animation Comedy Drama
Charlie is a scheming, casino-running mutt who gets killed by a rival and wakes up in Heaven, which turns out to be less appealing to him than revenge. He tricks...
Score 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Don Bluth? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Don Bluth are All Dogs Go to Heaven.
How many movies and TV shows has Don Bluth directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 1 titles directed by Don Bluth, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Don Bluth worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Don Bluth maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.