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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
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Directed by Dean DeBlois. With Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at ho…
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MoviHero lists January 3, 2019 as the release date for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Dean DeBlois is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jay Baruchel as Hiccup (voice), America Ferrera as Astrid (voice), F. Murray Abraham as Grimmel (voice), Cate Blanchett as Valka (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 3, 2019
GenresAdventure · Family · Animation
Runtime1h 44m
DirectorDean DeBlois
CastJay Baruchel as Hiccup (voice), America Ferrera as Astrid (voice), F. Murray Abraham as Grimmel (voice), Cate Blanchett as Valka (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World runs 1h 44m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 7,373 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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“i got the pleasure of getting a sneak peek of this movie its pretty great i laughed out loud and really had feelings for the…”
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“I feel veeeeery much that we've done this dance before now.”
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“Now that the young "Hiccup" has attained his dream of creating a peaceful and idyllic homeland for his people and the dragons, he is faced…”
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“The new villain added for another whole level of spice to the franchise.”
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“THE DRAGONS OF BERK ARE BACK WITH A NEW MOVIE!”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“There were dragons , when I was a boy.”
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“Not just a nest, Hiccup, but a land from which all dragons come.”
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voiceGrimmelGrimmel in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019), played by F. Murray Abraham.Open character guide voiceValkaValka appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2014-2027, portrayed by Cate Blanchett. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceHiccupHiccup appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Jay Baruchel and Mason Thames. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceAstridAstrid appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by America Ferrera and Nico Parker. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceStoickStoick appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Gerard Butler. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceGobberGobber appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Craig Ferguson and Nick Frost. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceSnotloutSnotlout appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2010-2027, portrayed by Jonah Hill and Gabriel Howell. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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