Gimly
4/10A cute short film that's probably a great supplement for serious fans of the franchise-lore, but offers little for casual or non-fans. _Final rating:★★ - Definitely not for me, but I sort of get the appeal._
Reviewed on September 27, 2016
Book of Dragons(2011)
All New Dragons
6.8(207)18m2011-11-15
FantasyAnimationActionComedyFamily
Book of Dragons Synopsis
So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.
Book of Dragons (2011) is a fantasy, animation, action, comedy and family film directed by Steve Hickner, released on November 15, 2011 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Jay Baruchel, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 207 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Hickner
- Writers:
- Steve Hickner, Bart Coughlin, Cressida Cowell
- Producers:
- Ian Richter, Lisa J. Freberg
- Composer:
- John Powell
- Production:
- DreamWorks Animation
- Status:
- Released
Book of Dragons (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Book of Dragons before you stream it.
Book of Dragons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jay Baruchel
as Hiccup (voice)
Craig Ferguson
as Gobber (voice)
America Ferrera
as Astrid (voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
as Fishlegs (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Bork (voice)
Tress MacNeille
as Bork's Wife (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Steve Hickner, written by Steve Hickner, Bart Coughlin and Cressida Cowell, produced by Ian Richter and Lisa J. Freberg.
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Book of Dragons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 207 ratings.
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Book of Dragons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Book of Dragons online?
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Book of Dragons (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Book of Dragons?
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The main cast of Book of Dragons (2011) includes Jay Baruchel, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Jim Cummings. The film was directed by Steve Hickner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Book of Dragons released?
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Book of Dragons was released on November 15, 2011 and runs for 18m.
Is Book of Dragons worth watching?
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Book of Dragons (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 207 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Book of Dragons?
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