DragonHeart (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
DragonHeart is a 1996 action adventure film directed by Rob Cohen, starring Dennis Quaid, Lee Oakes and Dina Meyer. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $115.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Rob Cohen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is DragonHeart About?
The premise of DragonHeart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a realm where dragons and humans once shared the land, a cynical knight named Bowen strikes a deal with Draco, the last dragon. They collaborate on a deceptive scheme, pretending Bowen slays Draco for reward and fooling local villagers. As Bowen uncovers a deeper connection between himself, Draco, and the ruthless King Einon, he questions his actions and must choose between greed and doing what is right to challenge the king’s oppressive rule and protect the dragon.
DragonHeart Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dragon
- death of friend
- held at swordpoint
- breathing fire
- bittersweet ending
- king
- evil king
- knight
- one word title
- talking dragon
- flying dragon
- england
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- heart transplant
- fire breathing dragon
- person on fire
- part computer animation
- king arthur character
- evil man
- bloodlust
- close up of eyes
- battleaxe
- downpour
- tied to a stake
- final battle
- human dragon friendship
- bladed weapon
- fight training
- crown
- regicide
- riding a donkey
- assassination attempt
- overconfidence
- interspecies friendship
- male bonding
- sword and sandal action
- fantasy adventure
- medieval fantasy
- young love
- blinding someone
- slave labor
- female warrior
- woman chained to a wall
- evil
- 980s
- woman tied up
- woman tied to a stake
- 10th century
- village
- immortality
- battle
Where to Watch DragonHeart
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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DragonHeart Cast
Dennis Quaid leads the cast, with Lee Oakes and Dina Meyer. Directed by Rob Cohen; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rob Cohen
Also Starring in DragonHeart
· 5 moreDragonHeart Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave DragonHeart 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 65% User score
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DragonHeart Plot Summary
What happens in DragonHeart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bowen, portrayed by Dennis Quaid, is a steadfast knight who upholds the ancient principles of honor, valor, and chivalry. He mentors his young pupil, Einon, played by Lee Oakes, teaching him not only the art of swordsmanship but also the true values of knighthood. As the son of King Freyne and heir to the throne, Einon becomes embroiled in a brutal peasant rebellion, which his mentor urges him to witness firsthand. Bowen emphasizes the crucial distinction between noble warfare and mindless slaughter.
Full summary
The whole story of DragonHeart, scene by scene
DragonHeart Box Office
DragonHeart grossed $115.3 million worldwide. $51.4 million came from the US and Canada and $63.9 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$115.3M
- US & Canada
- $51.4M
- International
- $63.9M
DragonHeart Awards & Nominations
DragonHeart was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Annie Awards 1996.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1997 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
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Annie Awards 1996 2 nominations- Nominated Best Achievement in Voice Acting – Sean Connery
- Nominated Best Individual Achievement in Animation
DragonHeart Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer DragonHeart (1996) Trailer
- Teaser DragonHeart (1996) Teaser
How Well Do You Know DragonHeart?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of the seasoned knight Bowen?
DragonHeart Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Coracao de Dragao” and “Corazón de dragón”.
- Also known as
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- Coracao de Dragao
- Corazón de dragón
- 魔幻屠龍
- Cœur de dragon
- DragonHeart: Coração de Dragão
- Сердце дракона
- Dragonheart (Corazón de dragón)
- Ostatni smok
- Sárkányszív
- Dračí srdce
- 龙之心
- Η Καρδιά του Δράκου
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- לב הדרקון
- Coração de Dragão
- Ejder Yürek
- Серце дракона
- 드래곤하트
- ドラゴンハート
- Сърцето на дракона
- Drakono širdis
- ดราก้อนฮาร์ท มังกรไฟ หัวใจเขย่าโลก
- Dračie srdce
- Viimeinen lohikäärme
- Draco : La légende du dernier dragon
- Tim Rồng
- Dragonheart (Cor de drac), დრაკონის გული
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Movies Like DragonHeart
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire, Dragon Hunter and Dragon Fighter.
DragonHeart FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of DragonHeart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is DragonHeart?
DragonHeart runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was DragonHeart released?
DragonHeart was released on May 31, 1996.
Who directed DragonHeart?
DragonHeart was directed by Rob Cohen.
More films by Rob Cohen Who is in the cast of DragonHeart?
DragonHeart stars Dennis Quaid, Lee Oakes and Dina Meyer, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch DragonHeart?
In the US, DragonHeart is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did DragonHeart make at the box office?
DragonHeart grossed $115.3 million worldwide ($51.4 million domestic, $63.9 million international).
How is DragonHeart rated?
DragonHeart has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was DragonHeart nominated for any awards?
DragonHeart received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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