There Be Dragons
2011, English. Directed by Roland Joffé.
Even saints have a past.
Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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There Be Dragons is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 25 March 2011
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Roland Joffé
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What There Be Dragons is based on
There Be Dragons is based on a true story.
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There Be Dragons: quick answers
Is There Be Dragons worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does There Be Dragons have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for There Be Dragons. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
There Be Dragons parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
There Be Dragons is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is There Be Dragons on?
There Be Dragons is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like There Be Dragons?
If you liked There Be Dragons, try Calvary, Romero, The Cardinal.
Who directed There Be Dragons?
There Be Dragons (2011) was directed by Roland Joffé and stars Charlie Cox, Dougray Scott, Wes Bentley.
What is There Be Dragons based on?
There Be Dragons is based on a true story.