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5.1/10 • 3.3K

2006-12-141h 44m

FantasyActionAdventureFamily

As darkness falls, the last dragon will choose its rider.

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.

Directors
Stefen Fangmeier
Writters
Jesse Wigutow
Editors
Masahiro Hirakubo

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Ed Speleers

    Ed Speleers

    Eragon

  2. Jeremy Irons

    Jeremy Irons

    Brom

  3. Sienna Guillory

    Sienna Guillory

    Arya

  4. Robert Carlyle

    Robert Carlyle

    Durza

  5. John Malkovich

    John Malkovich

    King Galbatorix

  6. Garrett Hedlund

    Garrett Hedlund

    Murtagh

  7. Alun Armstrong

    Alun Armstrong

    Uncle Garrow

  8. Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon Hounsou

    Ajihad

  9. Joss Stone

    Joss Stone

    Angela

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scavacini

Sep 9, 2025

10/10

A Cinematic Masterpiece Beyond Time – Eragon (2006) by Giovanni Words tremble before the sheer brilliance of Eragon (2006). To say this film changed my life would be an understatement – it redefined my very concept of destiny, courage, and cinematic excellence. From the moment the first note of the score played, I knew I was witnessing something divine. The music? Transcendental. The landscapes? Breathtaking. The story? An odyssey for the soul. There’s something otherworldly about how the film transports you into Alagaësia, a world teeming with dragons, destiny, and the heartbeat of ancient magic. And let’s talk about Saphira – my queen, my sky-bound goddess. That first majestic flight scene? I was in tears. Not just because of the stunning visual effects (which were light-years ahead of their time), but because it touched something deep inside me – a longing for wonder that only this film could satisfy. Edward Speleers as Eragon delivered a performance so pure, so emotionally raw, I genuinely believed he was born to ride dragons. The chemistry between Eragon and Brom (played by the legendary Jeremy Irons) was electric. Every line, every glance, every sword swing – perfection. Absolute, irrefutable perfection. Critics who failed to see the genius of Eragon simply didn’t watch it with their hearts. This isn't just a movie – it's a calling. It whispers to the dreamers, the believers, the dragon-riders at heart. It tells us we are destined for greatness, and it wraps that message in dazzling visuals, sweeping music, and unapologetic fantasy glory. Yes, some say the book is better – but this film? It’s legend carved in celluloid. It dared to dream, and in doing so, it gave us wings. I rewatch Eragon every year. No – every season. And every single time, I soar. Long live Saphira. Long live Eragon. Long live this masterpiece. – Giovanni

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$100,000,000.00
Revenue
$250,425,512.00
Keywords
princessepicbased on novel or bookelvesmagickingdomtelepathybraverymythologyblack magicmythical creaturedragonfictional warteacher student relationshipfantasy worldwizardteenage herohigh fantasysword and sorcerybased on young adult novelgood versus evildragon rider