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5.1 / 10(3,533 votes)IMDbPG20061h 44m$250.4M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America, Hungary

Eragon

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

Synopsis

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.

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Eragon (2006) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 15, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 20, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.5x ROI)

Production Budget

$100M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$250.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.5x

+$150.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $100MWorldwide: $250.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stefen Fangmeier
Screenplay & Story
Peter Buchman
Original Score
Patrick Doyle
Original Title
Eragon
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America, Hungary
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$100M
Worldwide Gross
$250.4M
Production Studios
Fox 2000 Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Dune Entertainment, Major Studio Partners, Mid Atlantic Films, 20th Century Fox, Ingenious Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stefen Fangmeier

Screenplay & Story

Peter Buchman, Christopher Paolini

Original Score & Music

Patrick Doyle

Director of Photography

Hugh Johnson

Film Editing

Masahiro Hirakubo, Roger Barton, Chris Lebenzon

Producers

Wyck Godfrey, Chris Symes, Gil Netter, John Davis, Kevin Halloran

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Christopher Paolini

Department Leadership Roster

Hugh Johnson

Director of Photography

Stefen Fangmeier

Stefen Fangmeier

Director

Masahiro Hirakubo

Editor

Roger Barton

Roger Barton

Editor

Samir Hoon

Visual Effects Supervisor

Wolf Kroeger

Production Design

Peter Buchman

Screenplay

Wyck Godfrey

Wyck Godfrey

Producer

Michael J. McAlister

Visual Effects Supervisor

Chris Lebenzon

Chris Lebenzon

Editor

Kym Barrett

Kym Barrett

Costume Design

John Davis

John Davis

Producer

J.J. Makaro

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Patrick Doyle

Patrick Doyle

Original Music Composer

Gábor Piroch

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eragon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Eragon about?

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.

Who directed Eragon?

Eragon was directed by Stefen Fangmeier.

Who stars in Eragon?

The principal cast of Eragon includes Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle, John Malkovich.

When was Eragon released and how long is it?

Eragon was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Eragon?

Eragon had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $250.4M at the worldwide box office (2.5 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Eragon?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Eragon was composed by Patrick Doyle.

Is Eragon based on a book or true story?

Eragon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christopher Paolini".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Eragon?

Eragon holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).