Movies About Dragons

From Peter Jackson, starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott
Rated PG-13

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and based on J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit. The film follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, and his group of dwarves as they journey to the Lonely Mountain to reclaim the treasure stolen by the dragon Smaug. On their journey, they encounter orcs, Elves, and the mysterious Necromancer. Along the way, Bilbo must prove his courage, using the One Ring to his advantage. The group eventually finds the dragon, but Bilbo is forced to confront Smaug alone. With the help of the brave Elf, Tauriel, and the dwarf Kili, Bilbo is able to escape the wrath of the dragon. The film culminates with the dwarves, Bilbo, and the wizard Gandalf planning their next course of action.

From Peter Jackson, starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis
Rated PG-13

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and based on the novel of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo meets Gandalf the Grey and 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield and embarks on a journey through Middle-Earth. The film is the first installment in a three-part adaptation of the novel, with the subsequent installments being The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of the Five Armies.

From Mike Newell, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Eric Sykes
Rated PG-13

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth installment of the popular Harry Potter franchise. After a long summer, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to compete in the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous competition between three wizarding schools. Along the way, Harry must battle dragons, merpeople, and a dark force that seems intent on destroying Harry. Meanwhile, the students at Hogwarts must contend with the return of Lord Voldemort. In the end, Harry must face Voldemort himself in an epic showdown.

From Destin Daniel Cretton, starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Ben Kingsley
Rated PG-13

From Peter Jackson, starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett
Rated PG-13

From David Lowery, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Oakes Fegley, Oona Laurence
Rated PG

From Matthew Robbins, starring Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam
Rated PG

From Rob Cohen, starring Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite
Rated PG-13

From Michael Apted, starring Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Will Poulter
Rated PG

From Rob Bowman, starring Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, Izabella Scorupco, Gerard Butler
Rated PG-13

From Stephen Gaghan, starring Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent
Rated PG

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman, T.I.
Rated PG-13

From Stefen Fangmeier, starring Ed Speleers, Sienna Guillory, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich
Rated PG

From Oleg Stepchenko, starring Jason Flemyng, Xingtong Yao, Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Rated PG-13

From Courtney Solomon, starring Justin Whalin, Jeremy Irons, Zoe McLellan, Bruce Payne
Rated PG-13

From Hyung-rae Shim, starring Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Robert Forster, Craig Robinson
Rated PG-13