How to Train Your Dragon (movie) facts for kids

How to Train Your Dragon is a fantastic computer animated fantasy-comedy movie from DreamWorks Animation. It came out in 2010 and is based on a popular book written in 2003. The movie tells an exciting story about a young Viking and his dragon friend. It was loved by many, getting great reviews from critics. It was even nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score! This movie was so popular that it led to two sequels: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in 2014 and How to Train Your Dragon 3 in 2019.

Story of the Dragon World

This movie takes you to the mythical world of Vikings and dragons. The story happens on the island of Berk, where Vikings are always fighting dragons. These dragons are seen as dangerous pests that steal food and attack their village.

The main character is a young Viking named Hiccup. He is not like the other strong, dragon-fighting Vikings. Hiccup is smart and inventive, but he struggles to fit in with his tribe's traditions. His father, Stoick the Vast, is the brave chief of the village.

Hiccup Meets Toothless

During a dragon attack, Hiccup tries to prove himself by using one of his inventions. He manages to shoot down a mysterious Night Fury dragon, a very rare and dangerous type. However, instead of showing off his catch, Hiccup finds the injured dragon.

He can't bring himself to kill it. Instead, he starts to secretly care for the dragon, who he names Toothless because of its retractable teeth. Hiccup soon realizes that dragons are not the scary monsters everyone believes. They are intelligent and friendly creatures.

Learning About Dragons

As Hiccup spends more time with Toothless, he learns about dragon behavior. He discovers that dragons are misunderstood and that their actions are often driven by fear or hunger. He even invents a special tail fin for Toothless, helping the dragon fly again.

Meanwhile, Hiccup is also enrolled in dragon training with other young Vikings. He uses his new understanding of dragons to "train" them without fighting. This surprises everyone, especially Astrid, a strong and skilled Viking girl.

A New Way to Live

Hiccup's new methods make him popular in dragon training. But he keeps his friendship with Toothless a secret. He hopes to show his village that Vikings and dragons can live together peacefully.

However, a much bigger threat looms. Hiccup and Toothless discover a giant, terrifying dragon called the Red Death. This dragon controls all the other dragons, forcing them to bring it food. The Red Death is the real reason dragons attack Berk.

Facing the Red Death

Hiccup tries to warn his village about the Red Death. But his father and the other Vikings don't believe him. They are still set on fighting dragons the old way. This leads to a big battle where Hiccup and Toothless must prove their bond.

In the end, Hiccup, Toothless, and the other young Vikings team up. They use their knowledge of dragons to fight the Red Death. This epic battle changes everything for the Vikings of Berk. They finally learn to live in harmony with dragons.

Main Characters

• Jay Baruchel as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III: A smart but clumsy young Viking who befriends a dragon.
• Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast: Hiccup's father and the strong chief of the Viking tribe.
• Craig Ferguson as Gobber the Belch: A friendly, one-handed Viking who teaches the young Vikings.
• America Ferrera as Astrid Hofferson: A skilled and brave young Viking who is initially suspicious of Hiccup.
• Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs Ingerman: A large, intelligent, and nervous young Viking.
• Jonah Hill as Snotlout Jorgenson: A boastful and sometimes annoying young Viking.
• T. J. Miller as Tuffnut Thorston: One half of a mischievous twin duo.
• Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut Thorston: The other half of the mischievous twin duo.
• David Tennant as Spitelout: Snotlout's father.

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