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DragonHeart

  • 19961996
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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DragonHeart (1996)
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The last dragon and a disillusioned dragonslaying Knight must cooperate to stop an evil King, who was given partial immortality.The last dragon and a disillusioned dragonslaying Knight must cooperate to stop an evil King, who was given partial immortality.The last dragon and a disillusioned dragonslaying Knight must cooperate to stop an evil King, who was given partial immortality.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
97K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,366
969
  • Director
    • Rob Cohen
  • Writers
    • Patrick Read Johnson(story by)
    • Charles Edward Pogue(story by)
  • Stars
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Sean Connery(voice)
    • Dina Meyer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rob Cohen
  • Writers
    • Patrick Read Johnson(story by)
    • Charles Edward Pogue(story by)
  • Stars
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Sean Connery(voice)
    • Dina Meyer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 170User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Dragonheart
    Trailer 1:55
    Dragonheart

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    Dennis Quaid and David Thewlis in DragonHeart (1996)
    Sean Connery and Dennis Quaid in DragonHeart (1996)
    Dennis Quaid and Julie Christie in DragonHeart (1996)
    Dina Meyer and Dennis Quaid in DragonHeart (1996)
    Sean Connery and Dennis Quaid in DragonHeart (1996)
    Sean Connery and Dennis Quaid in DragonHeart (1996)
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    Dennis Quaid at an event for DragonHeart (1996)
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    Top cast

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    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Bowenas Bowen
    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Dracoas Draco
    • (voice)
    Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer
    • Karaas Kara
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Gilbertas Gilbert
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Einonas Einon
    Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs
    • Feltonas Felton
    Brian Thompson
    Brian Thompson
    • Brokas Brok
    Lee Oakes
    • Young Einonas Young Einon
    Wolf Christian
    • Heweas Hewe
    Terry O'Neill
    Terry O'Neill
    • Redbeardas Redbeard
    Peter Hric
    • King Freyneas King Freyne
    Eva Vejmelková
    Eva Vejmelková
    • Felton's Minxas Felton's Minx
    • (as Eva Vejmelkova)
    Milan Bahúl
    • Swamp Village Chiefas Swamp Village Chief
    • (as Milan Bahul)
    Sandra Kovacicova
    • Young Karaas Young Kara
    Kyle Cohen
    • Boy in Fieldas Boy in Field
    Thom Baker
    • Aislinn's Chess Partneras Aislinn's Chess Partner
    Julie Christie
    Julie Christie
    • Aislinnas Aislinn
    John Gielgud
    John Gielgud
    • King Arthuras King Arthur
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rob Cohen
    • Writers
      • Patrick Read Johnson(story by)
      • Charles Edward Pogue(story by) (screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    The young, sickly King Einon was wounded in a battle. In order for him to survive, he is healed by Draco, a dragon. Some years later, Bowen, a dragonslayer, encounters Draco. The two team up to form a travelling duo that perform an act, but the act is only known by themselves. Bowen supposedly "slays" Draco and then collects a reward from the town or village that he protects by killing the dragon who had been "terrorizing" them. From there, Bowen and Draco must save the entire kingdom from the rule of the now evil King Einon, who is part of Draco, and Draco a part of him.
    • dragon
    • king
    • knight
    • human dragon relationship
    • england
    • 233 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You will believe.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to an interview on IGN, the producers originally cast Liam Neeson in the role of Bowen, but the studio didn't think audiences would buy him as an action hero.
    • Goofs
      The graphic at the beginning gives the year as 984. The tear drop shields did not come to England until 1066 with the Normans.
    • Quotes

      Draco: Who's the girl?

      Bowen: A nuisance! Get rid of her.

      Draco: Why?

      Bowen: They're trying to placate you with a sacrifice.

      Draco: [knowingly] Oh, now whoever gave them *that* bright idea?

      Bowen: Never mind! Just get rid of her!

      Draco: How?

      Bowen: Eat her!

      Draco: Oh, please. YUCK!

      Bowen: Aren't we squeamish; you ate Sir Egglemore, hypocrite!

      Draco: I merely chewed in self-defense, but I never swallowed.

    • Alternate versions
      The UK releases have a sound effect substitution to get a "PG" rating. A neckbreak sound towards the finale of the film has been substituted with a punch sound effect.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Eddie/DragonHeart/The Arrival/Mission: Impossible/Spy Hard (1996)

    User reviews170

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    pretty good...
    Like others, I rate Dragonheart far above most mindless summer blockbusters, loaded with hip witticisms and sarcastic heroes. Dragonheart is not cynical at all, and is lots of fun for kids of all ages (why is this movie PG13?). If you're looking for a really ferocious dragon, Draco isn't it. Draco is much more human than most movie dragons (if you want a scary dragon, watch Dragonslayer), but he is very realistic. In fact, the scenes without him tend to drag, but Dennis Quaid's Bowen is strong as the disillusioned knight. If you are looking for a deep plot, you won't find it, but that's no big deal. Dragonheart is more about adventure and dragons than about plot twists and in depth characterizations. Edelman's music is great for the most part, especially in the final scenes, which I think are the best in the movie. Check it out.
    helpful•35
    8
    • Erik G.
    • Feb 22, 1999

    FAQ1

    • Is "Dragonheart" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trái Tim Rồng
    • Filming locations
      • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $57,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,367,375
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,027,150
      • Jun 2, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $115,267,375
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo
      • DTS
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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