Dragon's Lair (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Dragon's Lair is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Don Bluth, running about 11 minutes. “The evolution of a legend: Dragon's Lair.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A valiant knight, Dirk the Daring is on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon.
Who’s in it. Dragon's Lair stars Michael Rye as Narrator, Dave Spafford as Lizard King, Dan Molina as Dirk the Daring and Vera Pacheco as Princess Daphne.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dragon's Lair 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 Dragon's Lair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragon's Lair 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 Dragon's Lair (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dragon's Lair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dragon's Lair worth watching?
- Dragon's Lair holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Dragon's Lair?
- Dragon's Lair stars Michael Rye, Dave Spafford, Dan Molina and Vera Pacheco.
- When was Dragon's Lair released?
- Dragon's Lair was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.