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Cast
Jacob Tremblay
as Elmer Elevator (voice)
Golshifteh Farahani
as Dela Elevator (voice)
Gaten Matarazzo
as Boris the Dragon (voice)
Dianne Wiest
as Iris the Rhinoceros (voice)
Rita Moreno
as Mrs. McClaren (voice)
Chris O'Dowd
as Kwan the Macaque (voice)
Judy Greer
as Soda the Whale (voice)
Alan Cumming
as Cornelius the Crocodile (voice)
Yara Shahidi
as Callie (voice)
Jackie Earle Haley
as Tamir the Tarsier (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2022
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageNorwegian
CertificationPG
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Family
Votes122
DirectorNora Twomey
WritersJohn C. Morgan, Meg LeFauve
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Father's Dragon
About My Father's Dragon
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.
Directed by Nora Twomey, My Father's Dragon leans on a strong ensemble — Jacob Tremblay, Golshifteh Farahani, Gaten Matarazzo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2022.
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