DragonHeart (1996)
A knight and the last dragon form an unlikely bond while battling a tyrannical king in an ancient, epic world.
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.
How intense is DragonHeart?
DragonHeart is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What DragonHeart feels like
- Tone
- epicheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream DragonHeart
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is DragonHeart for you?
Is DragonHeart scary?
Only a little. DragonHeart has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is DragonHeart gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is DragonHeart sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is DragonHeart OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is DragonHeart?
DragonHeart runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream DragonHeart?
DragonHeart is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does DragonHeart have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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