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Eragon (2006)

PG  104 min  -  Action | Adventure | Family   -  15 December 2006 (USA)
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In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

Director:

Stefen Fangmeier

Writers:

Peter Buchman (screenplay), Christopher Paolini (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ed Speleers ...
Jeremy Irons ...
Sienna Guillory ...
Robert Carlyle ...
John Malkovich ...
Garrett Hedlund ...
Alun Armstrong ...
Christopher Egan ...
Roran (as Chris Egan)
Gary Lewis ...
Djimon Hounsou ...
Rachel Weisz ...
Saphira (voice)
Richard Rifkin Richard Rifkin ...
Steve Speirs ...
Joss Stone ...
Michael Mehlmann ...
Villager #1 (as Michael A. Mehlmann)
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Storyline

The Kingdom of Alagaesia is ruled by the evil King Galbatorix, a former dragon rider that betrayed his mates and his people in his quest for power. When the orphan farm boy Eragon finds a blue stone sent by Princess Arya, he sooner realizes that it is a dragon egg. When the dragon Saphira is born, Eragon meets his mentor Brom, and becomes the dragon rider foreseen in an ancient prophecy that would set his people free from the tyrant Galbatorix. Eragon meets the rebels Varden and together they fight against the evil sorcerer Durza and the army of Galbatorix in a journey for freedom. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Plot Keywords:

Dragon | Dragon Rider | King | Egg | Kingdom  | See more »

Taglines:

One boy... One dragon... A world of adventure. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | UK | Hungary

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Эрагон See more »

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,239,907 (USA) (17 December 2006) (3020 Screens)

Gross:

$249,430,327 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Alex Pettyfer was offered the role of Eragon, previous to the casting of Ed Speleers. Pettyfer said he had turned down the role partly because Eragon was filmed in Budapest and he's afraid of flying. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: While Eragon watches his uncle's house burn, it's pouring with rain. He then rides off and suddenly it's clear sunshine. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Brom: [narrating] There was a time when the fierce and beautiful land of Alagaësia was ruled by men astride mighty dragons. To protect and serve was their mission, and for thousands of years, the people prospered. But the Riders grew arrogant, and began to fight among themselves for power...
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Connections

Referenced in JCVD (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Keep Holding On"
Written by Avril Lavigne and Lukasz Gottwald
Performed by Avril Lavigne
Produced by Dr. Luke for Kasz Money Productions, Inc.
Avril Lavigne performs courtesy of RCA Records See more »