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How to Train Your Dragon
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois. With Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
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7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But…
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Release snapshot for How to Train Your Dragon.
MoviHero lists March 18, 2010 as the release date for How to Train Your Dragon. Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Jay Baruchel as Hiccup (voice), Gerard Butler as Stoick (voice), Craig Ferguson as Gobber (voice), America Ferrera as Astrid (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 18, 2010
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 38m
DirectorsChris Sanders, Dean DeBlois
CastJay Baruchel as Hiccup (voice), Gerard Butler as Stoick (voice), Craig Ferguson as Gobber (voice), America Ferrera as Astrid (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How to Train Your Dragon runs 1h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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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: 7.9/10 from 14,894 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
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Rewatchability7/10
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VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Who wouldn't want Toothless as a pet? Honestly I can see my future kids and their future kids loving this movie as much as I…”
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“Who doesn’t like films about dragons? This one draws a bit from mythology, stays just the right side of sentimentality and avoids any power ballads…”
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“So the movie was great. I wasn't expecting it to be that good actually. I thought it will be one of those movies wherein it…”
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“First of all, the animation in this is spectacular.”
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“My favorite movie IMO it simply has it all: Action, fun, love, nice animations and CGI, an amazing soundtrack, a good story, etc.”
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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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