Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- adventurous
- earnest
- mythic
- family movie night
- fantasy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film technically accomplished and visually ambitious but derivative, shallow, and weakened by wooden dialogue and performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eragon's discovery of Saphira's egg makes him the prophesied dragon rider and launches his transformation from farm boy to resistance hero.
Eragon joins the Varden in opposing King Galbatorix's rule and fighting for the freedom of Alagaesia.
Brom trains Eragon in dragon riding, combat, and the responsibilities attached to his prophetic role.
The bond between Eragon and the blue dragon Saphira drives the film's imagery, action, and magical mythology.
Films like Eragon, and why
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
shares a young chosen hero, mythical creatures, mentor figure, prophecy-driven adventure, and accessible family fantasy tone
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
shares dragon mythology, coming-of-age adventure, magical kingdoms, and a teenager discovering heroic responsibility
Star Wars
shares an inexperienced protagonist, an oppressive ruler, magical powers, and a rebellion-driven fantasy quest
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
shares epic high fantasy world-building, ancient magic, heroic fellowship, and a struggle against dark forces
Movie Details
- Director
- Stefen Fangmeier
- Release Date
- 2006-12-14
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (3527)
Cast
- Ed Speleers
- Jeremy Irons
- Sienna Guillory
- Robert Carlyle
- John Malkovich
- Garrett Hedlund
- Alun Armstrong
- Djimon Hounsou
- Joss Stone
- Rachel Weisz
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Eragon about?
- An orphaned farm boy becomes a dragon rider and joins a rebellion against a power-hungry king in a streamlined fantasy adventure.
- What is Eragon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Eragon as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Eragon violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Eragon as mild.
- What did critics think of Eragon?
- Critics broadly found the film technically accomplished and visually ambitious but derivative, shallow, and weakened by wooden dialogue and performances.
- Which films are like Eragon?
- Films with a similar feel include The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Star Wars, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
- How long is Eragon?
- Eragon runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Eragon?
- In United States, Eragon streams on Disney Plus.
