Puff, the Magic Dragon (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, Puff, the Magic Dragon is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Charles Swenson, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Jackie is a boy who is so trapped by his fears and doubts that he could not communicate with anyone. Then, a magic dragon named Puff comes to help Jackie by taking his soul force on a wonderous voyage to his island of Honah Lee. Along the way, they have adventures that nurture Jackie's imagination and courage in unorthodox ways.
Who’s in it. Puff, the Magic Dragon stars Burgess Meredith as Puff, Philip Tanzini as Jackie, Peter Yarrow as Father and Maitzi Morgan as Mother/Star, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Puff, the Magic Dragon 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 Puff, the Magic Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puff, the Magic Dragon 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 Puff, the Magic Dragon (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Puff, the Magic Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Puff, the Magic Dragon worth watching?
- Puff, the Magic Dragon holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Puff, the Magic Dragon?
- Puff, the Magic Dragon stars Burgess Meredith, Philip Tanzini, Peter Yarrow, Maitzi Morgan and Regis Cordic.
- When was Puff, the Magic Dragon released?
- Puff, the Magic Dragon was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.