How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon follows Hiccup, a misfit Viking teen who befriends a wounded dragon instead of killing it, challenging his village's centuries-old war...
Heads Up for Parents
The film portrays a society where children are expected to participate in warfare, which may prompt questions about violence and cultural norms
What's In It
Cultural & Values Guide
The entire emotional arc centers on Hiccup and his father Stoick learning to understand and accept each other, with their reconciliation driving the climax. The film's core message is about family members bridging differences through love and mutual respect.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows courage in standing up for what's right even when it goes against tradition
- ✓Demonstrates that understanding and empathy can resolve conflicts better than violence
Screenplay
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Awards: Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature; Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature Film