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Director: Nora Twomey
Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Golshifteh Farahani, Gaten Matarazzo, Dianne Wiest
Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.
Critical Reception & Ratings
My Father's Dragon has been well-received by critics, earning an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The 2022 animated film directed by Nora Twomey has also been praised for its visually stunning fantasy elements and heartwarming story about the friendship between a young boy and a dragon. The movie has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10, indicating solid audience reception as well.
Why you might like this:
Fans of heartwarming, fantastical animated adventures will be enchanted by the visually stunning and emotionally resonant My Father's Dragon, directed by the acclaimed Nora Twomey in 2022. With standout voice performances from Jacob Tremblay and Golshifteh Farahani, this family-friendly film blends whimsical wonder and deeper themes of resilience and the power of friendship.
My Father's Dragon is a 2022 Irish-American animated fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Nora Twomey with a screenplay by Meg LeFauve who co-wrote the story with John Morgan. It is based on the 1948 children's novel of the same name by Ruth Stiles Gannett. The film is also dedicated to Morgan who died from cancer during the film's production in March 2016. It stars the voices of Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O'Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Whoopi Goldberg, and Ian McShane.
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