Wish Dragon

Three magical wishes. One life changing adventure.

2021 • 99 min • Animation · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Romance · Adventure

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Synopsis

Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

1532 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
78 Audience · 1531 · 49%

Din, a determined teen from Shanghai, discovers a wish-granting dragon and embarks on an adventure to reunite with his childhood best friend. This vibrant animated film explores themes of friendship, family, and what truly matters in life. A magical journey about chasing dreams and finding happiness.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Mild cartoon action sequences
Some characters chase wealth aggressively
A villain tries to steal the dragon

What it models well

The importance of true friendship
Prioritizing family and connection over wealth
Selflessness and generosity
Finding joy in simple things

Talk about it after

What makes a wish truly valuable?
How material possessions compare to relationships
The meaning of true happiness

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Top billed cast

Director: Chris Appelhans • Crew: Chris Appelhans

Trailers & clips

Wings or Speed? Would You Rather Game | Wish Dragon | Netflix Futures

Wish Dragon "Endless Sky" Song Clip | Netflix Futures

Din’s First Wish: Ultimate Fight Skills | Netflix Futures

Behind The Animation of Wish Dragon | Netflix

Fun Facts about Wish Dragon | Netflix Futures

Meet Long, the Wish Dragon | Netflix Futures

Wish Dragon | Official Trailer | Netflix

Wish Dragon | Date Announce Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
To be fair, I didn't expect much. Having pretty much watched everything on Netflix over the past 18 months, I had spent over 30 minutes scrolling and clicking, seemingly in vain, for something interesting. So, in an effort to avoid defeat and an early bedtime, I thought that I'd at least give Wish Dragon a try. So glad I did. It turned out to be a heartwarming, well animated, expertly acted gem. It would ...
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