The Christmas Dragon (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, The Christmas Dragon is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by John Lyde, running about 106 minutes. “Follow the Magic” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Medieval Europe: Father Christmas is a fading memory, after Christmas hasn't come for several years. A young orphan girl, Ayden, receives a magic crystal from a dying elf, with a warning that the North has lost its magic, and that she alone can save Christmas. Ayden and her orphan friends begin a perilous journey and must escape dragons, goblins, bandits, ogres, and other fantasy creatures as they team up with Airk, the wayward son of Father Christmas, to return a stolen Christmas orb to the North. When Santa's magic cannot overpower the growing Snarl (an evil forest with tentacle branches), Ayden and Airk must deliver Christmas on a sleigh pulled by a young dragon, fulfilling Christmas wishes for children to restore Santa's magic and save Christmas.

Who’s in it. The Christmas Dragon stars Bailee Michelle Johnson as Ayden, Melanie Stone as Saerwen, Jake Stormoen as Airk and Adam Johnson as Father Christmas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Christmas Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 The Christmas Dragon page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas 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.