IMDb > Eragon (2006)
Eragon
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips
Photos (see all 39 | slideshow) Videos (see all 17 NEW)
Eragon (2006) -- 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.
Eragon (2006) -- Eragon and his dragon take on the dragon of dark magic.
Eragon (2006) -- PS, Xbox, Xbox 360, Gameboy Advance, PC
Eragon (2006) -- 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.
Eragon (2006) -- ZuGuide.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
5.0/10   39,406 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 11% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Stefen Fangmeier
Writers (WGA):
Peter Buchman (screenplay)
Christopher Paolini (novel)
Contact:
View company contact information for Eragon on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
15 December 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
You are stronger than you realize. Wiser than you know. What was once your life is now your legend. more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
3 nominations more
User Comments:
Change the movie name to Saphira and it is OK more (1595 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images.
Runtime:
104 min
Country:
USA | UK | Hungary
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby | DTS
Certification:
UK:PG | USA:PG | Ireland:PG | Finland:K-11 | Singapore:PG | Norway:11 | Canada:14A (British Columbia) | Hong Kong:IIA | Netherlands:12 | Germany:12 | Australia:M | Canada:PG (British Columbia) (re-rating on appeal) | Malaysia:U | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:11 | Argentina:Atp | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/6 | USA:PG (certificate #42356) | South Korea:12 | New Zealand:M | Iceland:12 | Australia:PG (TV rating)
Filming Locations:
Budapest, Hungary more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Alex Pettyfer was offered the role of Eragon, previous to the casting of 'Edward Speleers'. Pettyfer says he turned down the role partly because Eragon was being filmed in Budapest and he's afraid of flying. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Before Eragon enters the soothsayer's hut, it is sunset. After a few minutes, when he leaves the hut, it is pitch dark. A few seconds later, during the fight, it is early dawn. 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...
more
Movie Connections:
References Blade Runner (1982) more
Soundtrack:
Keep Holding On more

FAQ

Will there be a sequel?
more
217 out of 348 people found the following comment useful.
Change the movie name to Saphira and it is OK, 22 December 2006
7/10
Author: MKeller14-1 from United States

Let me start by saying I didn't read the books before seeing the movie but I am reading Eragon now. I enjoyed the movie. Not great but not bad. One of the most nagging problems with this movie has it was way to short and seemed like it was in fast forward most of the movie. If they would have increased this movie to 2 hours to 2 and a half hours I think it would have been a very good movie (hopefully the DVD will have more added in). The acting by Rachel Weisz was fantastic. Jeremy Irons did a very good for his part. But those are two experienced actors that will give good performances regardless. The CG on Saphira was very well done. The main problem with the acting in this movie was Edward Speleers, he had no presence in this movie, which is a bad thing for the main character. It was all most like he was just there to read his lines and go home. For which I hold the director responsible but it was also one of his first movies. I think Edward would have made a good side character, but someone with more experienced should have been casted as Eragon or a director with more proved talent. If you have never read the book and enjoy good CG you will like this movie. Just change the name of the movie to Saphira and it is OK. If you have read the book assume it is a coincidence that the movie and characters share names.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (1595 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Eragon (2006)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
ERAGON - a letter away from being DRAGON LittleMissLee
Did Durza get uglier?? sphericalhostage
I expected more... yukixiao
Who's Your Favourite Charecter TvTropolis
Am I The Only One Who LIked This Movie mlove25
My Friend Doesnt Know Who Murtagh Is. TvTropolis
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Willow The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Stardust
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.