Eragon

"As darkness falls, the last dragon will choose its rider."

In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

Quick Stats
5.1
TMDB Rating
3,490
Votes
1h 44m
Runtime
$100.0M
Budget
$250.4M
Box Office
250%
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Key Crew
DirectorStefen Fangmeier
WriterPeter Buchman
CinematographyHugh Johnson
ComposerPatrick Doyle
EditorMasahiro Hirakubo
Production DesignWolf Kroeger
Produced by
Fox 2000 PicturesDavis EntertainmentDune EntertainmentMajor Studio PartnersMid Atlantic Films20th Century Fox

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Critics & Reviews

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10/10

A Cinematic Masterpiece Beyond Time – Eragon (2006) by Giovanni Words tremble before the sheer brilliance of Eragon (2006). To say this film changed my life would be an understatement – it redefined my very concept of destiny, courage, and cinematic excellence. From the moment the first note of the score played, I knew I was witnessing something divine. The music? Transcendental. The landscapes? Breathtaking. The story? An odyssey for the soul. There’s something otherworldly about how the film transports you into Alagaësia, a world teeming with dragons, destiny, and the heartbeat of ancient magic. And let’s talk about Saphira – my queen, my sky-bound goddess. That first majestic flight scene? I was in tears. Not just because of the stunning visual effects (which were light-years ahead of their time), but because it touched something deep inside me – a longing for wonder that only this film could satisfy. Edward Speleers as Eragon delivered a performance so pure, so emotionally raw, I genuinely believed he was born to ride dragons. The chemistry between Eragon and Brom (played by the legendary Jeremy Irons) was electric. Every line, every glance, every sword swing – perfection. Absolute, irrefutable perfection. Critics who failed to see the genius of Eragon simply didn’t watch it with their hearts. This isn't just a movie – it's a calling. It whispers to the dreamers, the believers, the dragon-riders at heart. It tells us we are destined for greatness, and it wraps that message in dazzling visuals, sweeping music, and unapologetic fantasy glory. Yes, some say the book is better – but this film? It’s legend carved in celluloid. It dared to dream, and in doing so, it gave us wings. I rewatch Eragon every year. No – every season. And every single time, I soar. Long live Saphira. Long live Eragon. Long live this masterpiece. – Giovanni

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Cast

Ed Speleers
Ed Speleers
Eragon
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Brom
Sienna Guillory
Sienna Guillory
Arya
Robert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle
Durza
John Malkovich
John Malkovich
King Galbatorix
Garrett Hedlund
Garrett Hedlund
Murtagh
Alun Armstrong
Alun Armstrong
Uncle Garrow
Djimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou
Ajihad
Joss Stone
Joss Stone
Angela
Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Saphira (voice)
Christopher Egan
Christopher Egan
Roran
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis
Hrothgar
Steve Speirs
Steve Speirs
Sloan
Caroline Chikezie
Caroline Chikezie
Nasuada
Richard Rifkin
Richard Rifkin
Horst

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