Damsel

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Damsel

PG-13

Released Mar 8, 2024

1h 47m

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.

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Critics Consensus

Damsel has an appealing action hero in Millie Bobby Brown, whose gutsy performance is often enough to balance the scales against the film's underpowered story and occasionally unconvincing effects.

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Audience Says

Damsel is a decently made fantasy film and Millie Bobby Brown does well in the title role, although it's easy to tell where the story's going and the CGI isn't great.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

I’ve admittedly watched Damsel twice, so it’s obvious that, flaws and all, the film put a big enough smile on my face that I had no problem sitting down for an almost immediate second look.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 11, 2024

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Even on the smaller screen, though, the fresh, female-led take on the traditional tale, including a bit of a sisterhood-is-powerful twist near the end, makes it worth a watch.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 9, 2024

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David Opie

Empire Magazine

Too childish and shallow for adults, yet too brutal and gory for kids, this is one Damsel that really does need saving, after all.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 9, 2024

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Justin Kim

Loud and Clear Reviews

Damsel’s twists on common fairytale tropes are nothing new, but the film is elevated by Millie Bobby Brown’s performance and a basic yet solid script.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 6, 2025

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Jeanine T. Abraham

VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium)

Netflix’s Damsel is an adventure that feels about as exciting as watching paint dry on a medieval castle wall. This film is a perfect example of a story that promises much but delivers little.

Rated: 1/4

Dec 19, 2024

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Sameen Amer

The News International (Pakistan)

All in all, Damsel is too corny to really connect with viewers who have seen other movies explore similar ideas but with more nuance or at least woven into more exciting tales.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2024

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Ace R

Great movie! I don't know why some people don't like this movie. It's full of action. Has great graphics. Great storyline, and lots more. I highly recommend that you watch this movie. You won't be sorry. 👍😊

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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blake p

Good movie, definitely worth a watch. The dragon itself was very well done but I did find the story a bit boring and also wanted more revenge 😂

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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Landon R

SPOILER WARNING: Great movie. Did not do the annoying “hoorah woman power” crap and have a 5 foot lady going blade to blade with a 6’4 soldier, she was cunning, enduring, and intelligent, and saved herself and her sister. The dragon was amazingly done, awesome voice acting and animations. The plot was really solid, and the acting was good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Bhushan J

Refreshing twist to the usual fairytale story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Mike L

Don't believe these critics. They wouldn't know a good movie if it smacked them in the face It was a great movie definitely worth the watch. Five stars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/25

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Peter V

I don't understand the bad ratings, but everybody has his own taste luckily. I find the movie very enjoyable and Milli Bobby Brown kicks ass.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Synopsis

A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.

Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Producer: Chris Castaldi, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum
Screenwriter: Dan Mazeau
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: PCMA Productions, PCMA Management and Productions, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Creature Violence|Bloody Images|Action)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 8, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 8, 2024
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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