DragonHeart poster

DragonHeart (1996)

Film · 1h 43m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

A knight and the last dragon form an unlikely bond while battling a tyrannical king in an ancient, epic world.

A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 28, 2026.

DragonHeart parents guide

No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is DragonHeart scary?
Only a little. DragonHeart has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is DragonHeart?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is DragonHeart rated, and is it OK for kids?
For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

What is DragonHeart about?

In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes face to face and heart to heart with the last dragon on Earth, Draco. Taking up arms to suppress a tyrant king, Bowen soon realizes his task will be harder than he'd imagined: If he kills the king, Draco will die as well.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byRob Cohen
StarringDennis Quaid, Sean Connery, David Thewlis, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite, Jason Isaacs

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