Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- hopeful
- breezy
- whimsical
- family movie night
- children's fantasy afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the direct-to-video sequel as a weak and unnecessary follow-up, with limited support from a small review sample.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Geoff begins as an orphaned stable boy dreaming of knighthood and is tested alongside Drake.
The plot involves a kingdom, an heir to the throne, knights, governance, and the last living dragon.
Geoff and Drake rely on one another as their shared adventures turn them into heroes.
Drake is the world's last living dragon and the central magical presence in the story.
Films like DragonHeart: A New Beginning, and why
Dragonheart
family-oriented medieval fantasy adventure centered on a human hero and a magical creature
The Kid Who Would Be King
lighthearted fantasy quest featuring friendship, mythical creatures, and a young protagonist seeking heroic status
The Sword in the Stone
accessible medieval fantasy adventure with youthful heroes, magic, and comic energy
Pete's Dragon
family fantasy adventure built around an unlikely friendship with a powerful mythical being
Movie Details
- Director
- Doug Lefler
- Release Date
- 2000-08-08
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (327)
Cast
- Christopher Masterson
- Harry Van Gorkum
- Rona Figueroa
- Matt Hickey
- Henry O
- Tom Burke
- Robby Benson
- Ken Shorter
- John Woodnutt
- Lubomir Misak
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: A New Beginning about?
- An orphaned stable boy and the last living dragon chase knighthood and heroism amid the hidden dangers of a medieval kingdom.
- What is DragonHeart: A New Beginning like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of DragonHeart: A New Beginning as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is DragonHeart: A New Beginning violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in DragonHeart: A New Beginning as mild.
- What did critics think of DragonHeart: A New Beginning?
- Critics broadly regarded the direct-to-video sequel as a weak and unnecessary follow-up, with limited support from a small review sample.
- Which films are like DragonHeart: A New Beginning?
- Films with a similar feel include Dragonheart, The Kid Who Would Be King, The Sword in the Stone, and Pete's Dragon.
- How long is DragonHeart: A New Beginning?
- DragonHeart: A New Beginning runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch DragonHeart: A New Beginning?
- In United States, DragonHeart: A New Beginning is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
