My Father's Dragon
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-28
Top Cast
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Jacob Tremblay
Elmer Elevator (voice)
Golshifteh Farahani
Dela Elevator (voice)
Gaten Matarazzo
Boris the Dragon (voice)
Dianne Wiest
Iris the Rhinoceros (voice)
Rita Moreno
Mrs. McClaren (voice)
Chris O'Dowd
Kwan the Macaque (voice)
Judy Greer
Soda the Whale (voice)
Alan Cumming
Cornelius the Crocodile (voice)
Yara Shahidi
Callie (voice)
Jackie Earle Haley
Tamir the Tarsier (voice)
Mary Kay Place
Narrator (voice)
Leighton Meester
Sasha (voice)
Spence Moore II
George (voice)
Adam Brody
Bob (voice)
Lo Mutuc
Magda (voice)
Jack S. A. Smith
Eugene (voice)
Maggie Lincoln
Gertie (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Cat (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysLondon Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nora Twomey
- Screenplay & Story
- Meg LeFauve
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- My Father's Dragon
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Cartoon Saloon, Mockingbird Pictures, Parallel Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nora Twomey
Meg LeFauve, John C. Morgan, Giovanna Ferrari, Louise McCague, Ruth Stiles Gannett
Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
Darren T. Holmes, Richie Cody
Meg LeFauve, Tomm Moore, John C. Morgan, Bonnie Curtis, Gerry Shirren
Department Leadership Roster
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Darren T. Holmes
Editor
Richie Cody
Editor
Narissa Schander
Visual Effects Supervisor
Meg LeFauve
Screenplay
Bonnie Curtis
Producer
Paul Young
Producer
Nora Twomey
Director
Julie Lynn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Father's Dragon
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What is My Father's Dragon about?
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.
Who directed My Father's Dragon?
My Father's Dragon was directed by Nora Twomey.
Who stars in My Father's Dragon?
The principal cast of My Father's Dragon includes Jacob Tremblay, Golshifteh Farahani, Gaten Matarazzo, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno.
When was My Father's Dragon released and how long is it?
My Father's Dragon was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for My Father's Dragon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Father's Dragon was composed by Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna.
Is My Father's Dragon based on a book or true story?
My Father's Dragon is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ruth Stiles Gannett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Father's Dragon?
My Father's Dragon holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).