How to Train Your Dragon 2010
“What started as fire and fury will become friendship.”
What is How to Train Your Dragon?
How to Train Your Dragon is a computer-animated fantasy adventure film directed and written by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. The film is loosely based on the first book in a series by Cressida Cowell of the same name.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 18, 2010
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
- Budget
- $165,000,000
- Revenue
- $495,141,736
- Genres
- Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family
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Overview
How to Train Your Dragon is a computer-animated fantasy adventure film directed and written by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. The film is loosely based on the first book in a series by Cressida Cowell of the same name. It tells the story of a young Viking named Hiccup who faces a rite of passage as the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood. Hiccup is expected to kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle, but instead, he befriends a feared dragon, which he names Toothless. The film features the voices of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and others. The movie is available to stream or purchase on various platforms, including Tubi and Moviefone. The film's terrific animation highlights the adventure of Hiccup and his unlikely friendship with Toothless, a rare dragon.
Should you watch it?
“A young Viking defies tradition when he befriends the very dragon he is expected to slay.”
- engaging character development
- unique bond between human and dragon
- intense action sequences
- themes of conflict
Watch it if you enjoy stories about unlikely friendships and overcoming societal expectations.
The film contains fantasy action and sequences of peril suitable for a general audience.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the son of a Viking leader.
What is the central conflict?
Hiccup must choose between following his tribe's tradition of killing dragons or befriending one.
What is the dragon's name?
Hiccup names the dragon Toothless.
What is the setting?
The story is set in a Viking community where dragon hunting is a rite of passage.
Does Hiccup kill the dragon?
No, Hiccup chooses to befriend the dragon instead of destroying it.