Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- brisk
- heroic
- lighthearted
- family fantasy night
- dragon movie marathon
What critics said
Critics found the medieval fantasy entertaining for its brisk action and humor, while considering its script familiar and its computer-generated dragon effects weak.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Twin heirs Sable and Edric use their inherited dragon-linked strengths against each other while competing for the throne.
The story is framed as a remote medieval kingdom with a small monarchy, dragons, swords, and sorcery after the Roman era.
The stolen Heartfire is Drago's source of power and raises the stakes beyond the succession dispute.
Drago is bonded with King Gareth, and the dragon's relationship to the royal line shapes the conflict after Gareth's death.
Films like Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire, and why
Dragonheart
medieval fantasy adventure centered on dragons, royal succession, and sword-and-sorcery conflict
Eragon
family-oriented fantasy adventure featuring dragons, kingdoms, humor, and heroic quests
The Kid Who Would Be King
medieval fantasy spectacle involving rival heirs, magic, and a threatened realm
Movie Details
- Director
- Patrik Syversen
- Release Date
- 2017-07-09
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (251)
Cast
- Patrick Stewart
- Tom Rhys Harries
- Jessamine-Bliss Bell
- Tamzin Merchant
- André Eriksen
- Richard Cordery
- Martin Hutson
- Delroy Brown
- Turlough Convery
- Lewis Mackinnon
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire about?
- A dragon and two rival heirs must overcome a succession feud when a stolen magical Heartfire puts their kingdom at risk.
- What is Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire as moderate.
- What did critics think of Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire?
- Critics found the medieval fantasy entertaining for its brisk action and humor, while considering its script familiar and its computer-generated dragon effects weak.
- Which films are like Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire?
- Films with a similar feel include Dragonheart, Eragon, and The Kid Who Would Be King.
- How long is Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire?
- Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire?
- In United States, Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
