Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer (1981)

  • 84% of critics liked it
    (25 reviews)

  • 59% of users liked it
    (22,842 ratings)

A special-effects laden medieval fantasy adventure, Dragonslayer centers on the attempts of a young sorcerer's apprentice to defeat a vicious dragon and save a lovely young maiden. Peter MacNicol stars as the young Galen, an aspiring magician under the tutelage of the aging Ulrich (Ralph… More

PG, 1 hr. 48 min.
Directed By
Matthew Robbins
Written By
Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins
Genres
Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jun 26, 1981 Wide
On DVD
Oct 21, 2003
Paramount Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Nell Minow, Common Sense Media

    Tale of a sorcerer's apprentice and a dragon.

  • Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

    Saint George and the '80s

  • Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

    entertaining adventure

  • Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

    Looked far better when released due to tech aspects.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Tim S


    This is not as terrible a film as I originally believed it to be. Actually I never really thought it was that terrible at all, but I may have been being a bit generous just because I enjoy these kinds of movies. The pace of the film is incredibly slow and lacks any sort leading… More

  • AJ V


    A predictable, old story about having to slay a dragon, nothing new. It is exciting, though, and somewhat humorous. Overall, it's okay.

  • Alexis N


    Lord Of The Rings + Star Wars + Legend + Willow = this pretty good for '81 but mostly annoying movie.

  • Conner R


    It's no masterpiece, but it is essentially the only good dragon movie around. The sets and overall look of the movie is flawless and really sells it as a medieval fantasy. It's also extremely violent for no real reason which is an added bonus. While the lead actor is… More

  • Justin Y


    <i>Dragonslayer</i> is one medieval age dragon film that is better than it looks. It isn't a masterpiece, but it isn't a waste of a watch.<p>The story is a decent one, with nothing really out of the ordinary. An evil dragon must be slain. The pacing of… More

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