How to Train Your Dragon 2
A dragon-riding youth and his Night Fury chart new territory, only to find a hidden ice cave and a mysterious rider as a conqueror threatens their island.
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About the film
Training is over. The adventure begins.
What it’s about
Five years after Vikings and dragons made peace on Berk, Hiccup and Toothless explore uncharted skies while their friends compete in dragon races. Their adventures lead them to a secret ice cave sheltering hundreds of wild dragons. The ruthless conqueror Drago Bludvist is gathering forces to enslave dragons and people, and Hiccup must find a way to protect Berk from war.
What hooks you
Dean DeBlois directs this sequel, inspired by the darker middle chapter of classic sagas. The voice cast includes Jay Baruchel as Hiccup, Cate Blanchett as Valka, and Gerard Butler as Stoick. The film won a Golden Globe and a Georges Award for Best Animated Feature, and its animation uses new software for more expressive faces and realistic movement.
Who it’s for
It will appeal to those who enjoy coming-of-age adventures where a young hero faces a larger world and heavier responsibilities. It will also suit viewers who like animated fantasy with emotional stakes, family bonds, and spectacular dragon flights.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2014
- Genres
- Adventure, Fantasy, Feature Film, Family, Comedy
- Running time
- 1h 45min
- Age rating
- 12+
- MPAA
- PG
- World premiere
- May 16, 2014
×4.3box office to budget
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 605 votesCreative team
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Trivia
All facts 7
- When Dean DeBlois was offered to direct the sequel, he agreed on the condition that he would be allowed to expand the franchise into a trilogy.
- The main source of inspiration for Dean DeBlois when creating this film was Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
- This is the first DreamWorks Animation film to use new animation and lighting software. The new programs, called Premo and Torch, allowed for improvements in facial animation, the feeling of fat, the feeling of wobbling flabby skin, and the movement of skin over muscles.
- Chris Sanders, screenwriter and director of the film "How to Train Your Dragon" (2010), was only credited as an executive producer on this film. Sanders was unable to participate in this project as screenwriter and director due to his work on the film "The Croods" (2013).
- The film's trailer used the music "Beyond the Clouds", written by the music production company Audiomachine.
- Unlike the first film, the distributor for this one became 20th Century Fox, since in 2012 DreamWorks Animation ended its partnership with Paramount Pictures.
Awards and nominations
2 wins · 3 nominations
- 1 win Golden Globe Awards
- 1 win Georges Awards
- Best Animated Film Golden Globe Awards · 2015
- Best Animated Film Georges Awards · 2015
Also nominated Saturn Awards2 Academy Awards1
Franchise
5-
2010
How to Train Your Dragon
Prequel
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Драконы и всадники Олуха Prequel
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Драконы: Гонки бесстрашных. Начало Prequel
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How to Train Your Dragon 2
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