@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Quick Stats
7.9
TMDB Rating
3,003
Votes
2h 5m
Runtime
$150.0M
Budget
$636.4M
Box Office
424%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorDean DeBlois
WriterDean DeBlois
CinematographyBill Pope
ComposerJohn Powell
EditorWyatt Smith
Production DesignDaniel Birt
Produced by
DreamWorks AnimationMarc Platt Productions
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Mason Thames
Hiccup
Nico Parker
Astrid
Gerard Butler
Stoick
Nick Frost
Gobber
Gabriel Howell
Snotlout
Julian Dennison
Fishlegs
Bronwyn James
Ruffnut
Harry Trevaldwyn
Tuffnut
Murray McArthur
Hoark
Peter Serafinowicz
Spitelout
Naomi Wirthner
Gothi
Ruth Codd
Phlegma
Andrea Ware
Burnheart
Anna Leong Brophy
Retcha
Marcus Onilude
Snorti
