How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

Name: How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
Director: Tim Johnson
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Zack Pearlman

2019Dir. Tim Johnson22m

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Runtime22m

Released2019

DirectorTim Johnson

About This Movie

So, 'How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming' feels like a neat little epilogue to the franchise. Set a decade after the dragons left for the Hidden World, it dives into Hiccup's attempt to keep the spirit of friendship alive within New Berk. The animation is still charming, though you can sense a shift in style, perhaps due to its TV special roots. The pacing is brisk, which works for its short runtime, but it does feel like it barely scratches the surface of the deeper themes of memory and nostalgia. The performances, especially from the returning cast, bring warmth to the character dynamics. It's distinctive for its cozy holiday atmosphere, blending adventure and warmth in a compact story that wraps up some loose ends nicely.

Great for fans of the seriesShort runtime makes it easy to fit inNice holiday theme adds a seasonal touch