Reign of Fire (2002)
Fire-breathing dragons reclaim the scorched earth as gritty survivors fight for humanity's future in a brisk adventure.
In post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons seeking to return to global dominance after centuries of rest underground. The Brit -- leading a clan of survivors to hunt down the King of the Dragons -- has much at stake: His mother was killed by a dragon, but his love is still alive.
How intense is Reign of Fire?
Reign of Fire is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Reign of Fire feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Reign of Fire
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Reign of Fire for you?
Is Reign of Fire scary?
Only a little. Reign of Fire has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Reign of Fire gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Reign of Fire sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Reign of Fire 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 Reign of Fire?
Reign of Fire runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Reign of Fire?
Reign of Fire is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Reign of Fire have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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