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How to Train Your Dragon 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Dean DeBlois. With Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Five years after uniting the dragons and Vikings of Berk, Hiccup and Toothless soar beyond their homeland, charting the vast unknown. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons—and a mysterious dragon rider with a startling connection to Hiccup. And as the ruthless conqueror Drago Bludvist rises to seize control of both dragons and people alike, Hiccup must step into his role as a true leader and, alongside his friends and Toothless, protect Berk from a devastating war.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFive years after uniting the dragons and Vikings of Berk, Hiccup and Toothless soar beyond their homeland, charting the vast unknown. During one of their adventures, t…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for How to Train Your Dragon 2.
MoviHero lists June 5, 2014 as the release date for How to Train Your Dragon 2. Dean DeBlois is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jay Baruchel as Hiccup (voice), Cate Blanchett as Valka (voice), Gerard Butler as Stoick (voice), Craig Ferguson as Gobber (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 5, 2014
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy · Action · Animation
Runtime1h 42m
DirectorDean DeBlois
CastJay Baruchel as Hiccup (voice), Cate Blanchett as Valka (voice), Gerard Butler as Stoick (voice), Craig Ferguson as Gobber (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is How to Train Your Dragon 2 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
How to Train Your Dragon 2 runs 1h 42m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 10,801 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Like I said a couple of year ago during 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' review, it's a terrible title for a sequel.”
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“If you loved the first How to Train Your Dragon, you'll absolutely love this movie.”
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“The first one was good and the second is not any worse.”
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“Some of us were just born different.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceValkaValka appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2027, portrayed by Cate Blanchett. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceHiccupHiccup appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Jay Baruchel and Mason Thames. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceAstridAstrid appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by America Ferrera and Nico Parker. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceStoickStoick appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Gerard Butler. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceGobberGobber appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Craig Ferguson and Nick Frost. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceSnotloutSnotlout appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Jonah Hill and Gabriel Howell. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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