“How to Train Your Dragon” was produced by DreamWorks Animation and released on March 26, 2010, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews. Its story is adapted from the 2003 children's book of the same name, "How to Train Your Dragon," written by Cressida Cowell. The voice actors for the film include Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, and Gerard Butler, among others.
The story follows a Viking boy named Hiccup who lives on Berk Island. He must pass the dragon-training test to officially become a Viking warrior. As the test approaches, Hiccup must seize this one chance to prove his worth to his people and his father. However, when Hiccup encounters an injured dragon and befriends it, his world is completely changed. The sequel, “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” was scheduled for release on June 20, 2014.
Chinese Title: 驯龙高手
Foreign Title: How to Train Your Dragon
Other Translations: 驯龙记, 驯龙
Production Country: United States
Directors: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
Screenwriters: William Davies, Dean DeBlois
Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera
Runtime: 98 minutes
Release Date: March 26, 2010
Rating: PG (USA)
Language: English
Color: Color
IMDb Code: tt0892769
Production Budget: Approximately $165 million
Box Office: Approximately $494 million
Filming Format: Digital
Print Formats: D-Cinema, 35 mm, 70 mm
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 98%
Metacritic Score: 74