Eragon (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2006, Eragon is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Stefen Fangmeier, running about 104 minutes. “As darkness falls, the last dragon will choose its rider.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Who’s in it. Eragon stars Ed Speleers as Eragon, Jeremy Irons as Brom, Sienna Guillory as Arya and Robert Carlyle as Durza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Eragon has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $249.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 Eragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eragon 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 Eragon (2006)?
- In US, Eragon is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 Eragon worth watching?
- Eragon holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eragon?
- Eragon stars Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle and John Malkovich.
- When was Eragon released?
- Eragon was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.