Eragon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

One boy... One dragon... A world of adventure.

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

Eragon

Release Date: Friday, December 15, 2006

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.

Director: Stefen Fangmeier

Starring: Ed Speleers • Jeremy Irons • John Malkovich • Djimon Hounsou • Robert Carlyle

PG Action N/A

3.49 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on the best-selling novel, this is an epic fantasy-adventure about a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he can save – or destroy – an Empire.

Action Adventure Family Fantasy Sci-Fi Kids

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Who stars in Eragon – Cast List

E
Ed Speleers
Alice Through the Looking Glass, Irish Wish
J
Jeremy Irons
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Better Start Swimming
John Malkovich
Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Red
D
Djimon Hounsou
Twisted, Shiver
R
Robert Carlyle
The Performance, November 1963
S
Sienna Guillory
Resident Evil: Retribution, Meg 2: The Trench

Who is making Eragon – Crew List

The film's writer Peter Buchman last penned Jurassic Park III and The Piano Tuner.

Director: Stefen Fangmeier
Screenwriter: Peter Buchman
Producers: John Davis
Wyck Godfrey

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Fox 2000 Pictures

Production – What we know about the Eragon

Key Facts

The novel "Eragon" is a publishing sensation, selling over one million copies in only six months in 2003. "Eragon" spent 87 consecutive weeks on The New York Times Bestseller List, and 21 consecutive months on Publisher's Weekly Young Adult Fiction Bestseller List, including nine months at #1. The novel came out in paperback in May and again shot to the top of both The New York Times and Publisher's Weekly charts and has been published in 37 countries. In total over two million copies are in print.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Eragon movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: One boy... One dragon... A world of adventure.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English