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Dungeons & Dragons (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Dungeons & Dragons is a 2000 action adventure film directed by Courtney Solomon, starring Jeremy Irons, Justin Whalin and Zoe McLellan. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $34 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.7/10.

IMDb rating
3.7/10
worldwide gross
$34M
Metascore
14
budget
$45M
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Dungeons & Dragons (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Courtney Solomon
Genres
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$45M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dungeons & Dragons About?

The premise of Dungeons & Dragons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A charismatic thief and a resourceful group of adventurers embark on a quest to steal a lost artifact. Their mission quickly spirals into a perilous journey filled with unexpected challenges and formidable foes. This action-packed adventure brings the beloved world of the iconic roleplaying game to life with humor and thrilling escapades.

Dungeons & Dragons Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • mage
  • good versus evil
  • fantasy world
  • sword and sorcery
  • empress
  • dragon
  • elf
  • bald
  • combat
  • no opening credits
  • comic relief
  • black comic relief
+38 more
  • treasury
  • sword
  • spell
  • sorcery
  • scroll
  • portal
  • library
  • dungeon
  • dragon skeleton
  • thief
  • magic
  • sword fight
  • dungeons and dragons
  • psychotronic film
  • killing a dragon
  • prologue
  • fire breathing dragon
  • peaceful
  • ampersand in title
  • metal hand
  • dwarf the creature
  • scepter
  • empire
  • battle
  • quest
  • village
  • maze
  • council
  • castle
  • magical word
  • magic book
  • magical powder
  • magical mirror
  • villain as protagonist
  • disarming someone
  • teenage hero
  • teenager fighting adult
  • sorcerer
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Cast & crew

Dungeons & Dragons Cast

Jeremy Irons leads the cast, with Justin Whalin and Zoe McLellan. Directed by Courtney Solomon.

Ratings

Dungeons & Dragons Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dungeons & Dragons 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.7/10.

Plot

Dungeons & Dragons Plot Summary

What happens in Dungeons & Dragons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Empress Savina rules over the enchanting realm of Izmer, where a young duo of thieves, Ridley and Snails, unwittingly find themselves embroiled in her perilous mission to locate the fabled Scepter of Savrille. This legendary artifact possesses the immense power to command the Red Dragons, offering the promise of freedom and justice for all inhabitants of the empire. However, lurking in the shadows is the malevolent Damodar, the ruthless minion of the wicked sorcerer Profion, who covets the scepter for himself. With the possibility of plunging the realm into everlasting darkness looming, Profion declares war on the Empress.

Full summary

The whole story of Dungeons & Dragons, scene by scene

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Box office

Dungeons & Dragons Box Office & Budget

Dungeons & Dragons grossed $34 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 76% of what it cost. $15.4 million came from the US and Canada and $18.6 million (55%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$34M

76% of its budget back

US & Canada
$15.4M
International
$18.6M
Budget
$45M
US & Canada 45% Rest of the world 55%
Videos

Dungeons & Dragons Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dungeons & Dragons.

Original Theatrical Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dungeons & Dragons?

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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  10. Question 10: not answered

Who is the malevolent force seeking the Scepter of Savrille?

Cars

Cars in Dungeons & Dragons

14 cars on screen, including the 1981 Isuzu Trooper and the 1980 UAZ 469.

All 14 cars
  • 1981 Isuzu Trooper in Dungeons & Dragons 1981 Isuzu Trooper Important role
  • 1980 UAZ 469 in Dungeons & Dragons 1980 UAZ 469 Important role
  • GAZ 63 in Dungeons & Dragons GAZ 63 Minor role
  • 1985 GAZ 66-11 in Dungeons & Dragons 1985 GAZ 66-11 Minor role
Details

Dungeons & Dragons Also Known As

30 alternative titles, including “Dungeons and Dragons” and “Donjons et Dragons”.

Also known as
  • Dungeons and Dragons
  • Donjons et Dragons
  • Calabozos y dragones
  • Подземия и дракони
  • Tamnice i zmajevi
  • Puterea dragonilor
  • Lagumi i zmajevi
  • Zindan ve ejderha
  • Dungeons Dragons
  • Dragones y Mazmorras
  • Підземелля і дракони
  • Подземелье драконов
+18 more
  • Dungeons & Dragons - Che il gioco abbia inizio
  • Donjons & Dragons
  • Dračí doupě
  • Lochy i smoki
  • Dungeons & Dragons - A aventura Começa Agora
  • Sárkányok háborúja
  • מבוכים ודרקונים
  • Μάγοι & Δράκοντες
  • Dracs i masmorres
  • 龙与地下城
  • Dungeons & Dragons: A Aventura Começa Agora
  • 던전 드래곤
  • ダンジョン&ドラゴン
  • سرزمین اژدها 1
  • ศึกพ่อมดฝูงมังกรบิน
  • Ngục Tối & Rồng
  • Підземелля драконів
  • Dračie diery, მიწისქვეშეთი და დრაკონები

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FAQ

Dungeons & Dragons FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dungeons & Dragons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dungeons & Dragons?

Dungeons & Dragons runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Dungeons & Dragons released?

Dungeons & Dragons was released on December 8, 2000.

Who directed Dungeons & Dragons?

Dungeons & Dragons was directed by Courtney Solomon.

More films by Courtney Solomon

Who is in the cast of Dungeons & Dragons?

Dungeons & Dragons stars Jeremy Irons, Justin Whalin and Zoe McLellan.

How much did Dungeons & Dragons make at the box office?

Dungeons & Dragons grossed $34 million worldwide ($15.4 million domestic, $18.6 million international) on a budget of $45 million.

How is Dungeons & Dragons rated?

Dungeons & Dragons has 3.7/10 on IMDb, 14 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.

Does Dungeons & Dragons have a post-credit scene?

No. Dungeons & Dragons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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