The Flight of Dragons
“The ultimate war between magic and science is about to begin.”
The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so the green wizard, Carolinus, decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peter's job to defeat Ommadon.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About The Flight of Dragons
The Flight of Dragons is a 1982 English-language animation, fantasy and family film directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.. The cast is led by Harry Morgan, James Gregory, John Ritter. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Flight of Dragons was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and Topcraft and made in United States of America. It was released on August 17, 1982, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Writers
- Romeo Muller
- Release date
- August 17, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
The Flight of Dragons cast & crew
The Flight of Dragons was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr. and written by Romeo Muller.
The cast features Harry Morgan as Carolinus (voice), James Gregory as Bryagh / Smrgol (voice), John Ritter as Peter Dickinson (voice), Bob McFadden as Sir Orrin Neville-Smythe (voice), Alexandra Stoddart as Princess Melisande (voice), and James Earl Jones as Ommadon (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maury Laws and it was produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..
Is The Flight of Dragons worth watching?
The Flight of Dragons holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 112 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, fantasy, and family, The Flight of Dragons is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Flight of Dragons
Harry Morgan
Carolinus (voice)
James Gregory
Bryagh / Smrgol (voice)
John Ritter
Peter Dickinson (voice)
Bob McFadden
Sir Orrin Neville-Smythe (voice)
Alexandra Stoddart
Princess Melisande (voice)
James Earl Jones
Ommadon (voice)
Paul Frees
Solarius / Antiquity (voice)
Don Messick
Giles of the Treetops / Lo Tae Zhao (voice)
Victor Buono
Aragh (voice)
Larry Storch
Pawnbroker (voice)
Don McLean
The Balladeer (voice)
Ed Peck
Additional Voices (voice)
The Flight of Dragons — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Flight of Dragons in United States?
The Flight of Dragons is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Flight of Dragons in?
The Flight of Dragons is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Flight of Dragons?
The Flight of Dragons runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Flight of Dragons rated?
The Flight of Dragons is rated U. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 112 ratings.
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