---
title: "There Be Dragons"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/there-be-dragons-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45054
imdb_id: "tt1316616"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 147
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# There Be Dragons (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/there-be-dragons-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "There Be Dragons" (2011).
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Title: There Be Dragons.
Year: 2011.
Genre: War, History, Drama (Source 1); Historical epic war drama (Source 3).
Director/Writer: Roland Joffé (Source 3).
Setting: Spanish Civil War of the 1930s (Source 3).
Themes: Betrayal, love and hatred, forgiveness, friendship, and finding meaning in everyday life (Source 3).
Plot: A candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist. The journalist is Robert. He is researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei. He discovers his estranged father, Manolo, had a deep, dark, and devastating connection to the saint's life. This uncovers hidden stories and secrets of his family's past.
Runtime: 1h 52m (Source 1).
Rating: PG-13 (

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roland Joffé
- **Networks / Studios**: ransom films, Atresmedia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charlie Cox** as *Josemaría*
- **Dougray Scott** as *Robert*
- **Wes Bentley** as *Manolo*
- **Olga Kurylenko** as *Ildiko*
- **Rodrigo Santoro** as *Oriol*
- **Golshifteh Farahani** as *Leila*
- **Jordi Mollà** as *Don Jose*
- **Ana Torrent** as *Dona*
- **Derek Jacobi** as *Honorio*
- **Geraldine Chaplin** as *Abileyza*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch There Be Dragons online?
There Be Dragons is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is There Be Dragons worth watching?
There Be Dragons holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 147 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie There Be Dragons and when was it released?
There Be Dragons is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons was directed by Roland Joffé.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [There Be Dragons — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45054)
- [There Be Dragons (2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1316616/fullcredits/)
- [There Be Dragons - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_Be_Dragons)
- [There Be Dragons (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45054-there-be-dragons/cast)
- [There Be Dragons](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)

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