Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsABFFPride MonthOutfest OutfrontsSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

How to Train Your Dragon

  • 2010
  • PG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
762K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
748
444
Jay Baruchel in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Young Viking Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third (voice of Jay Baruchel) is sent to the Isle of Berk in the North Sea, where he is to subdue a dragon as a rite of passage.
Play trailer2:26
40 Videos
99+ Photos
AnimationActionAdventure

A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

  • Directors
    • Dean DeBlois
    • Chris Sanders
  • Writers
    • Will Davies
    • Dean DeBlois
    • Chris Sanders
  • Stars
    • Jay Baruchel
    • Gerard Butler
    • Christopher Mintz-Plasse
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    762K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    748
    444
    • Directors
      • Dean DeBlois
      • Chris Sanders
    • Writers
      • Will Davies
      • Dean DeBlois
      • Chris Sanders
    • Stars
      • Jay Baruchel
      • Gerard Butler
      • Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • 727User reviews
    • 194Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #203
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 25 wins & 63 nominations total

    Videos40

    How to Train Your Dragon: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:26
    Watch How to Train Your Dragon: Trailer #2
    How to Train Your Dragon: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:30
    Watch How to Train Your Dragon: Trailer #1
    "Vikings in Training" from How to Train Your Dragon
    Clip 2:37
    Watch "Vikings in Training" from How to Train Your Dragon
    "Training Day One: Gronckle" from How to Train Your Dragon
    Clip 1:50
    Watch "Training Day One: Gronckle" from How to Train Your Dragon
    "Dragon Attack" from How to Train Your Dragon
    Clip 0:57
    Watch "Dragon Attack" from How to Train Your Dragon
    "Dragons Aren't Fire Proof" from How to Train Your Dragon
    Clip 1:03
    Watch "Dragons Aren't Fire Proof" from How to Train Your Dragon
    "Dragon by Dragon" from How to Train Your Dragon
    Clip 2:42
    Watch "Dragon by Dragon" from How to Train Your Dragon
    How To Train Your Dragon: Meet The Vikings
    Clip 2:53
    Watch How To Train Your Dragon: Meet The Vikings
    How To Train Your Dragon: Vikings In Training
    Clip 2:35
    Watch How To Train Your Dragon: Vikings In Training
    How To Train Your Dragon: Busted
    Clip 0:56
    Watch How To Train Your Dragon: Busted
    How To Train Your Dragon: Dragon Training Lesson 2
    Clip 0:30
    Watch How To Train Your Dragon: Dragon Training Lesson 2
    How To Train Your Dragon: Viking Games Medal Ceremony
    Clip 0:31
    Watch How To Train Your Dragon: Viking Games Medal Ceremony

    Photos117

    Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Gerard Butler in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and T.J. Miller in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and T.J. Miller in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    America Ferrera, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, and T.J. Miller in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Kristen Wiig and T.J. Miller in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Jay Baruchel in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Kristen Wiig and T.J. Miller in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Jonah Hill in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Jay Baruchel
    Jay Baruchel
    • Hiccup
    • (voice)
    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • Stoick
    • (voice)
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Fishlegs
    • (voice)
    Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson
    • Gobber
    • (voice)
    America Ferrera
    America Ferrera
    • Astrid
    • (voice)
    Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill
    • Snotlout
    • (voice)
    T.J. Miller
    T.J. Miller
    • Tuffnut
    • (voice)
    • (as TJ Miller)
    Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig
    • Ruffnut
    • (voice)
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • Ack
    • (voice)
    Philip McGrade
    • Starkard
    • (voice)
    Kieron Elliott
    Kieron Elliott
    • Hoark the Haggard
    • (voice)
    Ashley Jensen
    Ashley Jensen
    • Phlegma the Fierce
    • (voice)
    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • Spitelout
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Dean DeBlois
      • Chris Sanders
    • Writers
      • Will Davies
      • Dean DeBlois
      • Chris Sanders
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    How to Train Your Dragon 2
    7.8
    How to Train Your Dragon 2
    Monsters, Inc.
    8.1
    Monsters, Inc.
    How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
    7.4
    How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
    Finding Nemo
    8.2
    Finding Nemo
    Ratatouille
    8.1
    Ratatouille
    Up
    8.3
    Up
    The Incredibles
    8.0
    The Incredibles
    Toy Story
    8.3
    Toy Story
    WALL·E
    8.4
    WALL·E
    Inside Out
    8.1
    Inside Out
    Toy Story 3
    8.3
    Toy Story 3
    Coco
    8.4
    Coco

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The hesitation Toothless shows during the famous "touch" scene was actually an animation error. However, it looked so perfect that the animators chose to leave it in the film.
    • Goofs
      The Vikings' accent is Scottish, not Scandinavian. However, the Vikings settled large portions of Scotland, including the Inner Hebrides where the fictitious colony of Berk is shown to be located, and this is the movie's way of reminding us of this.
    • Quotes

      Hiccup: [about the Night Fury] I really did hit one.

      Gobber: Sure.

      Hiccup: He never listens!

      Gobber: Well, it runs in the family.

      Hiccup: And when he does, it's always with this... disappointed scowl, like someone skimped on the meat in his sandwich.

      [imitating]

      Hiccup: "Excuse me, barmaid! I'm afraid you brought me the wrong offspring! I ordered an extra-large boy with beefy arms, extra guts and glory on the side. This here, this is a talking fish-bone!"

      Gobber: Now, you're thinkin' about this all wrong. It's not so much what you *look* like, it's what's *inside* that he can't stand.

      [pause]

      Hiccup: [sarcastic] Thank you for summing that up.

      Gobber: Look the point is, stop trying so hard to be something you're not!

      Hiccup: I just wanna be one of you guys!

    • Crazy credits
      The title doesn't appear on screen until the end.
    • Alternate versions
      The 2019 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray printing add the 2013 Universal Pictures logo and omits the closing 2002 Paramount Pictures logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: A Prophet/Green Zone/Our Family Wedding/Remember Me/She's Out of My League (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Sticks and Stones
      Written by Jon Thor Birgisson (as Jónsi)

      Performed by Jon Thor Birgisson (as Jónsi)

      Produced and Mixed by Alex Somers & Jon Thor Birgisson (as Jónsi)

      Courtesy of EMI Records, Ltd.

      [Plays over the first part of the main-on-end credits, just after the main title]

    User reviews727

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    9/10
    Genuinely superb and a step forward in 3D films
    HTTYD is the latest in a run of animated 3D films to hit the family market. One might be forgiven for feeling a little weary of this genre as the big production studios churn out one "action-packed film with a cute central character and some pretty effects" after another. But wait...

    HTTYD stands apart from these other attempts for a number of reasons. First, the 3D (Odeon digital in this screening) is moving more toward the subtle with fewer "gratuitous" 3D moments than in movies like Bolt and Coraline. As 3D becomes a staple of high street cinema, directors seem to be finding 3D to be more about adding depth rather than a brief focal-point. That's not to say that there isn't effective use of the 3D wow-factor here; it's just not all the film has to hold attention.

    Second, a cast of voice talent that does not demand too much consideration of the man/woman behind the microphone is refreshing. Baruchel is not over-playing the sugar or the heroics and, as much as an animated character can be, he is believable and as three-dimensional as the visuals. Butler is not greatly stretched here but manages to stay just the right side of a Mike Myers impression so as not to annoy. How many kids will now think the Vikings were a fearsome race of Americans and Scots? Oh, well!

    Third, the plot and dialogue. You may not know the plot and I won't spoil it now. It is straightforward stuff but the pace keeps it interesting for kids and the grown-ups. Younger children may be upset at times and I heard a sob or two at the emotional moments. Nothing too heavy here though, it's just a well-written script with as many actual laughs as I have seen in a kids' film.

    This is one of the best films so far in this prolific genre and it has been made with passion rather than thrown together to cash-in on the thirst for these films, right now. I would urge all ages to see this film in 3D as the textures are extraordinary and you can't help but be charmed by it all.
    helpful•264
    44
    • velvet_remedy
    • Mar 14, 2010

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ2

    • Is "How to Train Your Dragon" based on a book?
    • Is "Toothless" a male or female ?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 26, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • How to Train Your Dragon: An IMAX 3D Experience
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Animation
      • Mad Hatter Entertainment
      • Vertigo Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $165,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $217,581,231
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $43,732,319
      • Mar 28, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $494,879,471
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.