Dragonslayer
“In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon. Love was a mystery. Adventure was everywhere...And Dragons were real.”
A sorcerer and his apprentice are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed according to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom.
Where to watch Dragonslayer in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Dragonslayer there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Dragonslayer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer is a 1981 English-language fantasy and adventure film directed by Matthew Robbins. The cast is led by Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Dragonslayer was produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 26, 1981, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Matthew Robbins
- Writers
- Matthew Robbins, Hal Barwood
- Release date
- June 26, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Productions
Dragonslayer cast & crew
Dragonslayer was directed by Matthew Robbins and written by Matthew Robbins and Hal Barwood.
The cast features Peter MacNicol as Galen, Caitlin Clarke as Valerian, Ralph Richardson as Ulrich, John Hallam as Tyrian, Peter Eyre as Casiodorus Rex, and Albert Salmi as Greil.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex North, cinematography is by Derek Vanlint, and it was produced by Howard W. Koch and Hal Barwood.
Is Dragonslayer worth watching?
Dragonslayer holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 317 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy and adventure, Dragonslayer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dragonslayer
In United States, you can stream Dragonslayer on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Dragonslayer
Peter MacNicol
Galen
Caitlin Clarke
Valerian
Ralph Richardson
Ulrich
John Hallam
Tyrian
Peter Eyre
Casiodorus Rex
Albert Salmi
Greil
Sydney Bromley
Hodge
Chloe Salaman
Princess Elspeth
Emrys James
Valerian's Father
Ian McDiarmid
Brother Jacopus
Roger Kemp
Horsrik
Ken Shorter
Henchman
Dragonslayer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dragonslayer in United States?
Dragonslayer is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Dragonslayer on Kanopy?
Yes — Dragonslayer is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Dragonslayer in?
Dragonslayer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dragonslayer?
Dragonslayer runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Dragonslayer rated?
Dragonslayer is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 317 ratings.
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