The Flight of Dragons
1982, English. Directed by Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin Jr..
The ultimate war between magic and science is about to begin.
The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so the green wizard, Carolinus, decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peter's job to defeat Ommadon.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jules BassDirector
- Arthur Rankin Jr.Director
- Harry MorganCarolinus (voice)
- James GregoryBryagh / Smrgol (voice)
- John RitterPeter Dickinson (voice)
- Bob McFaddenSir Orrin Neville-Smythe (voice)
- Alexandra StoddartPrincess Melisande (voice)
- James Earl JonesOmmadon (voice)
- Paul FreesSolarius / Antiquity (voice)
- Don MessickGiles of the Treetops / Lo Tae Zhao (voice)
- Victor BuonoAragh (voice)
- Larry StorchPawnbroker (voice)
- Don McLeanThe Balladeer (voice)
- Ed PeckAdditional Voices (voice)
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Romeo Muller
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What The Flight of Dragons is based on
The Flight of Dragons is based on The Dragon and the George, a 1976 novel by Gordon R. Dickson, published by Doubleday and The Flight of Dragons, a 1979 novel by Peter Dickinson.
Novel · 1976
The Dragon and the George
By Gordon R. Dickson
Published by Doubleday
Novel · 1979
The Flight of Dragons
By Peter Dickinson
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The Flight of Dragons: quick answers
Is The Flight of Dragons worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Flight of Dragons?
The Flight of Dragons runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Flight of Dragons have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Flight of Dragons. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Flight of Dragons parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Flight of Dragons yet.
Which OTT platform is The Flight of Dragons on?
The Flight of Dragons isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Flight of Dragons?
If you liked The Flight of Dragons, try The Hobbit, How to Train Your Dragon, Wolfwalkers.
Who directed The Flight of Dragons?
The Flight of Dragons (1982) was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. and stars Harry Morgan, James Gregory, John Ritter.
What is The Flight of Dragons based on?
The Flight of Dragons is based on The Dragon and the George, a 1976 novel by Gordon R. Dickson, published by Doubleday and The Flight of Dragons, a 1979 novel by Peter Dickinson.