Age of the Dragons (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 4.1

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Released in 2011, Age of the Dragons is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Ryan Little, running about 91 minutes. “The Ultimate Hunters VS The Ultimate Prey” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Age of the Dragons is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick. Set in a medieval realm where Captain Ahab and crew hunt dragons for the vitriol that powers their world, Ishmael, a charismatic harpooner and his friend Queequeg join their quest. Ahab's adopted daughter Rachel, beautiful and tough, runs the hunting vessel. Ahab's obsession to seek revenge on a great White Dragon that slaughtered his family when he was young and left his body scarred and mauled, drives the crew deeper into the heart of darkness. In the White Dragon's lair Ahab's secrets are revealed and Rachel must choose between following him on his dark quest or escaping to a new life with Ishmael.

Who’s in it. Age of the Dragons stars Danny Glover as Ahab, Vinnie Jones as Stubb, Corey Sevier as Ishmael and Sofia Pernas as Rachel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Age of the Dragons has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Age of the Dragons page.

If you liked it. Fans of Age of the Dragons tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Age of the Dragons (2011)?
In US, Age of the Dragons is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Age of the Dragons worth watching?
Age of the Dragons holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Age of the Dragons?
Age of the Dragons stars Danny Glover, Vinnie Jones, Corey Sevier, Sofia Pernas and Larry Bagby.
When was Age of the Dragons released?
Age of the Dragons was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.