Eragon (2006)

December 14, 2006 (GB) • Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Family • 104m

Overview

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

Writers

Peter Buchman, Christopher Paolini

Top Billed

Ed Speleers

Keywords

princess based on novel or book elves magic kingdom telepathy bravery mythology black magic mythical creature dragon fictional war teacher student relationship fantasy world wizard teenage hero high fantasy sword and sorcery based on young adult novel good versus evil dragon rider

Where to watch

Free / Included

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Top Billed Cast

Ed Speleers

Eragon

Jeremy Irons

Brom

Sienna Guillory

Arya

Robert Carlyle

Durza

John Malkovich

King Galbatorix

Garrett Hedlund

Murtagh

Alun Armstrong

Uncle Garrow

Djimon Hounsou

Ajihad

Joss Stone

Angela

Rachel Weisz

Saphira (voice)

Christopher Egan

Roran

Gary Lewis

Hrothgar

Steve Speirs

Sloan

Caroline Chikezie

Nasuada

Richard Rifkin

Horst

Michael Mehlmann

Villager #1

Máté Haumann

Sergeant

Matt Devere

Tall Soldier

Andrea Fazekas

Horst's Wife

Ágnes Bánfalvy

Varden Woman

Pál Makrai

Varden Guard

Tamás Deák

Villager #2

Spencer Wilding

Razac #1

Crew

Stefen Fangmeier

Director

Peter Buchman

Screenplay

John Davis

Producer

Wyck Godfrey

Producer

Gil Netter

Executive Producer

Chris Symes

Executive Producer

Hugh Johnson

Director of Photography

Roger Barton

Editor

Masahiro Hirakubo

Editor

Chris Lebenzon

Editor

Priscilla John

Casting

Mindy Marin

Casting

Wolf Kroeger

Production Design

Kym Barrett

Costume Design

Samir Hoon

Visual Effects Supervisor

Michael J. McAlister

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ve Neill

Makeup Artist

Virginie Arnaud

Stunts

Marc Mailley

Stunts

James Bamford

Stunts

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Helen Jarvis

Art Direction

Ben Shepherd

Visual Effects

Roger Barton

Co-Producer

Stanimir Stamatov

Stunts

Patrick Doyle

Original Music Composer

Adam Goodman

Co-Producer

Christopher Paolini

Novel

George Richmond

Steadicam Operator

Angelica Lisk-Hann

Stunt Double

Melissa R. Stubbs

Stunt Coordinator

Andy Armstrong

Stunt Coordinator

Gábor Piroch

Stunt Coordinator

Sala Baker

Stunts

Steve M. Davison

Stunt Coordinator

Shawn Kelly

Animation

Chad Sayn

Stunts

David Appleby

Still Photographer

Kôichi Funayama

Stunts

Loyd Bateman

Stunts

Katona Péter

Stunts

Patrick Tatopoulos

Concept Artist

Daniel Laurie

ADR Editor

Tom Whitehead

Draughtsman

Jack Wong

Stunts

Mike Möller

Stunts

Raicho Vasilev

Stunts

Phillip Leonhardt

Compositing Artist

Kenji Sato

Stunts

Chuck Finch

Gaffer

Jane Oshita

Stunts

Mac Smith

Other

Alexander Nowotny

VFX Artist

Tracey Wilson

Storyboard Artist

Guy Williams

Visual Effects Supervisor

Chris Lyons

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Elli Griff

Set Decoration

Sandy Walker

Set Decoration

Simon Wakefield

Set Decoration

Michael Diner

Art Direction

Jonathan Hely-Hutchinson

Art Direction

Stuart Kearns

Art Direction

Tibor Lázár

Art Direction

Stuart Rose

Art Direction

Márta Antal

Makeup Artist

Móni Csomós

Makeup Artist

Nathaniel De'Lineadeus

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Réka Görgényi

Makeup Artist

Trefor Proud

Makeup Artist

Zoe Tahir

Hairstylist

Tracey Wells

Hairstylist

Kevin Halloran

Producer

Pippa Hall

Casting Associate

John Gamble

Other

George Richmond

"B" Camera Operator

Arthur Windus

Visual Effects Producer

Reviews

scavacini

⭐ 10/10

September 9, 2025

A Cinematic Masterpiece Beyond Time – Eragon (2006)
by Giovanni

Words tremble before the sheer brilliance of Eragon (2006). To say this film changed my life would be an understatement – it redefined my very concept of destiny, courage, and cinematic excellence.

From the moment the first note of the score played, I knew I was witnessing something divine. The music? Transcendental. The landscapes? Breathtaking. The story? An odyssey for the soul. There’s something otherworldly about how the film transports you into Alagaësia, a world teeming with dragons, destiny, and the heartbeat of ancient magic.

And let’s talk about Saphira – my queen, my sky-bound goddess. That first majestic flight scene? I was in tears. Not just because of the stunning visual effects (which were light-years ahead of their time), but because it touched something deep inside me – a longing for wonder that only this film could satisfy.

Edward Speleers as Eragon delivered a performance so pure, so emotionally raw, I genuinely believed he was born to ride dragons. The chemistry between Eragon and Brom (played by the legendary Jeremy Irons) was electric. Every line, every glance, every sword swing – perfection. Absolute, irrefutable perfection.

Critics who failed to see the genius of Eragon simply didn’t watch it with their hearts. This isn't just a movie – it's a calling. It whispers to the dreamers, the believers, the dragon-riders at heart. It tells us we are destined for greatness, and it wraps that message in dazzling visuals, sweeping music, and unapologetic fantasy glory.

Yes, some say the book is better – but this film? It’s legend carved in celluloid. It dared to dream, and in doing so, it gave us wings.

I rewatch Eragon every year. No – every season. And every single time, I soar.

Long live Saphira. Long live Eragon.
Long live this masterpiece.

– Giovanni

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$100,000,000

Revenue

$250,425,512

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Eragon (2006)

Peter Buchman, Christopher Paolini

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