Taro the Dragon Boy (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1979, Taro the Dragon Boy is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Kirio Urayama, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.
Who’s in it. Taro the Dragon Boy stars Junya Kato as Taro (voice), Mina Tominaga as Aya (voice), Kazuo Kumakura as Red Oni (voice) and Kazuo Kitamura as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Taro the Dragon Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taro the Dragon Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taro the Dragon Boy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taro the Dragon Boy (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taro the Dragon Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taro the Dragon Boy worth watching?
- Taro the Dragon Boy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taro the Dragon Boy?
- Taro the Dragon Boy stars Junya Kato, Mina Tominaga, Kazuo Kumakura, Kazuo Kitamura and Junko Kuroda.
- When was Taro the Dragon Boy released?
- Taro the Dragon Boy was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.