The Dragon (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1961, The Dragon is an animation and fantasy film directed by Aleksandra Snezhko-Blotskaya, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated movie based on tales from Southeast Asia (Maynmar) about a sword the hero received from a turtle that defeats only one dragon, and in order to see the other, you have to look around and look inside yourself because the second dragon is there.
Who’s in it. The Dragon stars Galina Novozhilova as Maung Tin (voice), Erast Garin as Maung Tin's grandfather (voice), Georgiy Vitsin as The tax collector (voice) and Elena Ponsova as The turtle (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Dragon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dragon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dragon (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dragon worth watching?
- The Dragon holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dragon?
- The Dragon stars Galina Novozhilova, Erast Garin, Georgiy Vitsin, Elena Ponsova and Mikhail Pogorzhelsky.
- When was The Dragon released?
- The Dragon was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.