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Dragonslayer · LeviOsa

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1981·PG

In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon. Love was a mystery. Adventure was everywhere...And Dragons were real.

FantasyAdventure1h 48m

🍅84%

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84%

Tomatometer

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63%

Popcornmeter

6.6

TMDB

Storyline

A sorcerer and his apprentice are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed according to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom.

Trailers

3 videos

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Dragonslayer (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Dragonslayer 1981 - Making of & Behind the Scenes

Dragonslayer 1981 - Making of & Behind the Scenes

Neil Marshall on DRAGONSLAYER

Neil Marshall on DRAGONSLAYER

Details

DirectorMatthew Robbins

ReleasedJun 26, 1981

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$18M

Revenue

$14.1M

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Paramount Pictures

Walt Disney Productions

Cast

Peter MacNicol

Peter MacNicol

Galen

Caitlin Clarke

Caitlin Clarke

Valerian

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Ulrich

John Hallam

John Hallam

Tyrian

Peter Eyre

Peter Eyre

Casiodorus Rex

Albert Salmi

Albert Salmi

Greil

Sydney Bromley

Sydney Bromley

Hodge

Chloe Salaman

Chloe Salaman

Princess Elspeth

Emrys James

Emrys James

Valerian's Father

Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

Brother Jacopus

Roger Kemp

Horsrik

Ken Shorter

Henchman

Stickers

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

8 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“Dragonslayer puts a realistic spin -- and some impressive special effects -- on a familiar tale.”

84% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

G

Gene Siskel

RTChicago TribuneJun 17, 2026

It's a solid adventure story.

S

Sara Michelle Fetters

RTMovieFreak.comMar 22, 2023

Dragonslayer has withstood the test of time beautifully.

R

Richard Schickel

RTTIME MagazineNov 16, 2014

This movie has two big things going for it -- the dragon and the man who masterminds its slaying.

M

Matt Brunson

RTFilm FrenzyMar 26, 2023

Its pacing could be a little more brisk and its main characters a little more exciting, but Dragonslayer nevertheless earns its place in fantasy filmdom for featuring one of the best fire-breathing creatures ever committed to celluloid.

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Information

Title

Dragonslayer

Released

Jun 26, 1981

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 48m

Status

Released

Studios

Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Productions

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