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Dragonslayer (2011): Ratings

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Dragonslayer is a 2011 documentary directed by Tristan Patterson. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
award nominations
2
Metascore
71
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Dragonslayer (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dragonslayer About?

The premise of Dragonslayer without spoilers.

In post-crash California, a disillusioned skater’s carefree summer is unexpectedly upended by the responsibilities of fatherhood. Josh "Skreech" Sandoval must confront the challenges of adulthood while navigating the suburban landscape of Fullerton, filled with broken homes and abandoned pools. His journey explores themes of youth, love, and resilience as he grapples with difficult realities and searches for meaning in a world facing decline.

Dragonslayer Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • father
  • legend
  • california
  • punk rock
  • skateboarding
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Dragonslayer

Directed by Tristan Patterson.

From the director

More from Tristan Patterson

One more film directed by Tristan Patterson: Electric Slide.

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Ratings

Dragonslayer Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dragonslayer 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

Awards

Dragonslayer Awards & Nominations

Dragonslayer was nominated for 2 Oscars.

2 nominations1 ceremony

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 1982 2 nominations
    • Nominated Music (Original Score)
    • Nominated Visual Effects
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Dragonslayer Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Ловец на дракони” and “드래곤슬레이어”.

Also known as
  • Ловец на дракони
  • 드래곤슬레이어

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FAQ

Dragonslayer FAQ: Awards, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dragonslayer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dragonslayer?

Dragonslayer runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Dragonslayer released?

Dragonslayer was released on November 4, 2011.

Who directed Dragonslayer?

Dragonslayer was directed by Tristan Patterson.

More films by Tristan Patterson

How is Dragonslayer rated?

Dragonslayer has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Was Dragonslayer nominated for any awards?

Dragonslayer received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Dragonslayer have a post-credit scene?

No. Dragonslayer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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