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My Father's Dragon

2022Movie1 h 39 minPG

Animation
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic746.6Rotten Tomatoes87%69%

A heartwarming, wondrous animated movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.

Feels like

  • Animated Fantasy Adventure
  • Friendship
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Wholesome
  • Magical Realism
  • Emotional
  • Visually Appealing
  • Children's Film
  • Imaginative

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Nora Twomey
Written by
Meg LeFauve, John C. Morgan
Produced by
Paul Young, Julie Lynn, Bonnie Curtis
Music by
Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna

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Facts

November 4, 2022 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
November 4, 2022
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Norwegian
Made in
Ireland, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Backstory Change, Bittersweet Ending, Failure Hero +9

  • Adaptational Backstory Change
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Failure Hero
  • False Friend
  • Nice, Mean, and In-Between
  • Leitmotif
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Just Whistle
  • Older Than They Look
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Keet
  • Chekhov's Gun

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Father's Dragon?"

Questions about My Father's Dragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Father's Dragon?

Netflix

In the United States, My Father's Dragon streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is My Father's Dragon worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is My Father's Dragon okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will My Father's Dragon make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching My Father's Dragon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does My Father's Dragon use?

Adaptational Backstory ChangeBittersweet EndingFailure HeroFalse FriendNice, Mean, and In-BetweenLeitmotifWhat the Hell, Hero?Just WhistleOlder Than They LookDisappeared DadKeetChekhov's Gunand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Adaptational Backstory Change, Bittersweet Ending, and Failure Hero.