How to Train Your Dragon (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2010, How to Train Your Dragon is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Chris Sanders, running about 98 minutes. “One adventure will change two worlds” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
Who’s in it. How to Train Your Dragon stars Jay Baruchel as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (voice), Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast (voice), Craig Ferguson as Gobber the Belch (voice) and America Ferrera as Astrid Hofferson (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, How to Train Your Dragon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $494.9M at the box office.
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 How to Train Your Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Train Your 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 How to Train Your Dragon (2010)?
- In US, How to Train Your Dragon 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 How to Train Your Dragon worth watching?
- How to Train Your Dragon holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How to Train Your Dragon?
- How to Train Your Dragon stars Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera and Jonah Hill.
- When was How to Train Your Dragon released?
- How to Train Your Dragon was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.