My Father's Dragon
2022, English. Directed by Nora Twomey.
Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch My Father's Dragon
My Father's Dragon is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nora TwomeyDirector
- Jacob TremblayElmer Elevator (voice)
- Golshifteh FarahaniDela Elevator (voice)
- Gaten MatarazzoBoris the Dragon (voice)
- Dianne WiestIris the Rhinoceros (voice)
- Rita MorenoMrs. McClaren (voice)
- Chris O'DowdKwan the Macaque (voice)
- Judy GreerSoda the Whale (voice)
- Alan CummingCornelius the Crocodile (voice)
- Yara ShahidiCallie (voice)
- Jackie Earle HaleyTamir the Tarsier (voice)
- Mary Kay PlaceNarrator (voice)
- Leighton MeesterSasha (voice)
Details
- Released
- 4 November 2022
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- John C. Morgan, Meg LeFauve
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What My Father's Dragon is based on
My Father's Dragon is based on My Father's Dragon, a 1948 children's book by Ruth Stiles Gannett, published by Random House.
Children's book · 1948
My Father's Dragon
By Ruth Stiles Gannett
Published by Random House
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My Father's Dragon: quick answers
Is My Father's Dragon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Father's Dragon?
My Father's Dragon runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does My Father's Dragon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Father's Dragon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Father's Dragon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Father's Dragon is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is My Father's Dragon on?
My Father's Dragon is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Father's Dragon?
If you liked My Father's Dragon, try Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz, The Monkey King.
Who directed My Father's Dragon?
My Father's Dragon (2022) was directed by Nora Twomey and stars Jacob Tremblay, Golshifteh Farahani, Gaten Matarazzo.
What is My Father's Dragon based on?
My Father's Dragon is based on My Father's Dragon, a 1948 children's book by Ruth Stiles Gannett, published by Random House.