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Eragon

  • 20062006
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
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Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Robert Carlyle, Sienna Guillory, and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
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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 realizes he's the one person who can defend his home agai... Read allIn his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realizes he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.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 realizes he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

IMDb RATING
5.1/10
126K
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POPULARITY
3,883
523
  • Director
    • Stefen Fangmeier
  • Writers
    • Peter Buchman(screenplay)
    • Christopher Paolini(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ed Speleers
    • Sienna Guillory
    • Jeremy Irons
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stefen Fangmeier
  • Writers
    • Peter Buchman(screenplay)
    • Christopher Paolini(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ed Speleers
    • Sienna Guillory
    • Jeremy Irons
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    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 180Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Eragon
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    Rachel Weisz and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz, Sienna Guillory, and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz and Sienna Guillory in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz, Sienna Guillory, and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Jeremy Irons, Rachel Weisz, and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz in Eragon (2006)
    Rachel Weisz and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)
    Jeremy Irons and Ed Speleers in Eragon (2006)

    Top cast

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    Ed Speleers
    Ed Speleers
    • Eragonas Eragon
    Sienna Guillory
    Sienna Guillory
    • Aryaas Arya
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Bromas Brom
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    • Galbatorixas Galbatorix
    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Durzaas Durza
    Garrett Hedlund
    Garrett Hedlund
    • Murtaghas Murtagh
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Uncle Garrowas Uncle Garrow
    Christopher Egan
    Christopher Egan
    • Roranas Roran
    • (as Chris Egan)
    Gary Lewis
    Gary Lewis
    • Hrothgaras Hrothgar
    Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou
    • Ajihadas Ajihad
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Saphiraas Saphira
    • (voice)
    Richard Rifkin
    • Horstas Horst
    Steve Speirs
    Steve Speirs
    • Sloanas Sloan
    Joss Stone
    Joss Stone
    • Angelaas Angela
    Michael Mehlmann
    Michael Mehlmann
    • Villager #1as Villager #1
    • (as Michael A. Mehlmann)
    Tamás Deák
    • Villager #2as Villager #2
    Matt Devere
    Matt Devere
    • Tall Soldieras Tall Soldier
    Máté Haumann
    Máté Haumann
    • Sergeantas Sergeant
    • Director
      • Stefen Fangmeier
    • Writers
      • Peter Buchman(screenplay)
      • Christopher Paolini(novel)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • based on book
    • dragon
    • dragon rider
    • teenage hero
    • sword and fantasy
    • 82 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • You are stronger than you realize. Wiser than you know. What was once your life is now your legend.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The last major film to be released on VHS in the United States.
    • Goofs
      When Eragon wakes up from one of his visions with Arya, there is a pair of legs behind him. The camera turns away to face Brom, and when it returns, the legs are gone.
    • Quotes

      Brom: That's the spirit - one part brave, three parts fool.

    • Connections
      Featured in Smagsdommerne: Episode #4.17 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep Holding On
      (2006)

      Written by Avril Lavigne and Dr. Luke

      Performed by Avril Lavigne

      Produced by Dr. Luke for Kasz Money Productions, Inc.

      Avril Lavigne performs courtesy of RCA Records

    User reviews1.7K

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    So very, very sad...
    How to describe a movie based on a lovely book, that could have had a wonderful franchise, but was so hurriedly done, and so poorly directed as to become a horrible flop? First lets say that while the book has some flaws, this movie is really a disservice to it; a more or less complex plot is reduced to its bare elements making it a very predictable ordeal (as any other story would), the photography doesn't reach the standard set by LOTR or HP, becoming quite bland, the casting -while good on the stronger characters (Brom, Durza, Galbatorix)- is really lacking, particularly on critical characters like Murtagh and Arya, and the music -so critical to convey the emotions of the movie- is so corny and clumsily placed that rather than enhance takes away from the experience. So little works on this movie and so many details are ruined using the cheapest tricks, that any sequel would never make it to the big screen (more so when critical plot points were stripped from the movie).

    Having read and enjoyed the books with my 11 year old son, we had high hopes and were both devastated with this ... thing promoted as a movie.

    It is indeed a sad, sad adaptation, a proof that some movie execs in its eagerness to make a quick buck have indeed killed what could have been a geese of golden eggs.

    Hopefully Mr. Fangmeier will go back to do special effects and never return as a movie director. At least I know that I will never see a movie made by him again.
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    FAQ3

    • Is Eragon based on a novel?
    • What is Eragon about?
    • Will the other novels be made into movies?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Hungary
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream Eragon officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eragon - Kỵ Sĩ Rồng
    • Filming locations
      • High Tatras, Slovakia
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Davis Entertainment
      • Dune Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $75,030,163
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,239,907
      • Dec 17, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $250,425,512
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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