---
title: "My Father's Dragon"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-father-s-dragon-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 560052
imdb_id: "tt9288748"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 123
content_rating: "PG"
---

# My Father's Dragon (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-father-s-dragon-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Father's Dragon is a 2022 animated fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Nora Twomey with a screenplay by Meg LeFauve, who co-wrote the story with John Morgan. It is based on the 1948 children's novel of the same name by Ruth Stiles, carrying a PG rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

The story follows Elmer, a boy struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, as he runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. His adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island, and the friendship of a lifetime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling city boy runs away to rescue a young dragon on a mysterious island."

### Why Watch
- It is based on the 1948 children's novel of the same name by Ruth Stiles.
- The film features an adventure introducing ferocious beasts and a mysterious island.
- It explores the friendship of a lifetime between a boy and a young dragon.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking a different genre may not prefer an animated fantasy adventure comedy.
- Tone & Suitability: It is an animated family adventure comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #animated-fantasy, #adventure-comedy, #wild-island, #dragon-rescue, #family-film, #urban-relocation, #ferocious-beasts

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nora Twomey
- **Networks / Studios**: Cartoon Saloon, Mockingbird Pictures, Parallel Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jacob Tremblay** as *Elmer Elevator (voice)*
- **Golshifteh Farahani** as *Dela Elevator (voice)*
- **Gaten Matarazzo** as *Boris the Dragon (voice)*
- **Dianne Wiest** as *Iris the Rhinoceros (voice)*
- **Rita Moreno** as *Mrs. McClaren (voice)*
- **Chris O'Dowd** as *Kwan the Macaque (voice)*
- **Judy Greer** as *Soda the Whale (voice)*
- **Alan Cumming** as *Cornelius the Crocodile (voice)*
- **Yara Shahidi** as *Callie (voice)*
- **Jackie Earle Haley** as *Tamir the Tarsier (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream My Father's Dragon?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms offering current movie titles.

### Q: Is My Father's Dragon worth watching?
It is an animated fantasy adventure comedy based on the 1948 children's novel by Ruth Stiles.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
My Father's Dragon is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Father's Dragon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/560052)
- [My Father's Dragon (2022 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Father%27s_Dragon_(2022_film))
- [My Father's Dragon 60% (2022) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/717430-my-fathers-dragon)

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