How to Train Your Dragon
A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.
Directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders · Animation · Action · Adventure · 98 min · 2010
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Director
Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
Studio
DreamWorks Animation{{AFI film / 66506
Release
26 Mar 2010
Runtime
98 min
Genres
Animation, Action, Adventure
Full Plot
Long ago up North on the Island of Berk, the young Viking, Hiccup, wants to join his town's fight against the dragons that continually raid their town. However, his macho father and village leader, Stoik the Vast, will not allow his small, clumsy, but inventive son to do so. Regardless, Hiccup ventures out into battle and downs a mysterious Night Fury dragon with his invention, but can't bring himself to kill it. Instead, Hiccup and the dragon, whom he dubs Toothless, begin a friendship that would open up both their worlds as the observant boy learns that his people have misjudged the species. But even as the two each take flight in their own way, they find that they must fight the destructive ignorance plaguing their world.
Cast & Characters
Jay Baruchel
Gerard Butler
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $165.0M, How to Train Your Dragon has grossed $495.1M worldwide — about 3.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
How to Train Your Dragon is part of TMDb's "How to Train Your Dragon Collection."
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The book series by Cressida Cowell began coming to attention to the executives at DreamWorks Animation in 2004.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
How to Train Your Dragon holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (882,954 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (882,954 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How to Train Your Dragon's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
How to Train Your Dragon holds a 99% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is How to Train Your Dragon's IMDb rating?+
How to Train Your Dragon has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 882,954 votes.
What is How to Train Your Dragon's Metacritic score?+
How to Train Your Dragon has a Metascore of 75/100 on Metacritic.
Is How to Train Your Dragon good? What are critics saying?+
How to Train Your Dragon holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (882,954 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75/100 on Metacritic.
How long is How to Train Your Dragon?+
How to Train Your Dragon has a runtime of 98 min.
Who directed How to Train Your Dragon?+
How to Train Your Dragon was directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders.
Where can I watch How to Train Your Dragon?+
How to Train Your Dragon is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Sky Go, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, JioHotstar, Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "How to Train Your Dragon" received generally positive reviews, with many praising its animation, action sequences, and soundtrack. Critics appreciated the film's portrayal of dragons as strong and majestic creatures, as well as its heartwarming story about acceptance and self-acceptance for Hiccup. While some reviewers noted that the movie has a familiar storyline, they overall found it to be a well-crafted and enjoyable film.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
So the movie was great. I wasn't expecting it to be that good actually. I thought it will be one of those movies wherein it turns out just okay because it's not a Disney/Pixar movie. I mean....if it's not a Disney/Pixar movie, don't expect anything. Which was good I think because…
First of all, the animation in this is spectacular. All the scenery in the film looks like something you could find in real life. The action, mainly the climax, and flying shots in this film also show how great the animation is. The main thing about the animation that is amazing…
Who wouldn't want Toothless as a pet? Honestly I can see my future kids and their future kids loving this movie as much as I do. How To Train Your Dragon is just that great of a movie. It's gorgeous, funny, heartfelt, and it's got something to say. I can't praise this wonderful f…
tmdb44006625 · 9/10# My favorite movie IMO it simply has it all: Action, fun, love, nice animations and CGI, an amazing soundtrack, a good story, etc.
primeos · 10/10**Spoilers ahead** The story was really enjoyable, it is a standard embrace that you are different and you will be stronger. However, I think it works well here. Hiccup is not a strong viking like the rest of his village, but he is very smart. He uses that to observe dragons, lea…
Who doesn’t like films about dragons? This one draws a bit from mythology, stays just the right side of sentimentality and avoids any power ballads as it tells us the tale of the young “Hiccup” who is the son of the chief (Gerard Butler) and has a reputation for messing things up…
CinemaSerf · 7/10(from letterboxd) (exact date is wrong, somewhere 27 April 2025?) absolutely a beautiful, fantastic, and amazing movie i love this so much. the music?? the characters?? the cinematography?? outstanding i love this so much.. toothless and hiccup's bond is so heart-warming, though…
ona · 9/10
