Dragonslayer (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Dragonslayer is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Matthew Robbins, running about 108 minutes. “In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon. Love was a mystery. Adventure was everywhere... And Dragons were real.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sorcerer and his apprentice Galen are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed according to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom.
Who’s in it. Dragonslayer stars Peter MacNicol as Galen, Caitlin Clarke as Valerian, Ralph Richardson as Ulrich and John Hallam as Tyrian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dragonslayer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.1M 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 Dragonslayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragonslayer 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 Dragonslayer (1981)?
- In US, Dragonslayer 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 Dragonslayer worth watching?
- Dragonslayer holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dragonslayer?
- Dragonslayer stars Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam and Peter Eyre.
- When was Dragonslayer released?
- Dragonslayer was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.