Dungeons & Dragons

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Dungeons & Dragons

PG-13

2000

1h 47m

Fantasy

Action

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In the Kingdom of Izmer, wizards use their magic to rule the land. The young Empress Savina (Thora Birch) desires to use magic for good, but the evil Profion (Jeremy Irons) plans to utilize his powers to usurp the throne from Savina and subject the kingdom to totalitarian rule. Profion gains control of the kingdom's golden dragons, while Savina sets out to win control of the even more powerful red dragons, gaining the alliance of a motley group of individuals along the way.

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Critics Consensus

Critics say this movie has a cheap look and is badly directed. Despite the presence of talented actors, the performances are really bad, and additionally, some people are offended at Marlon Wayans' character, calling it a racist throwback to black stereotypes.

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Scott Foundas

Variety

The average episode of Xena or Hercules offers a more compelling and imaginative photoplay.

Dec 8, 2000

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Michael Rechtshaffen

The Hollywood Reporter

The special effects ... are nothing special, which is as close as this painfully derivative clunker is ever going to get to a ringing endorsement.

Dec 8, 2000

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Geoff Pevere

Toronto Star

The movie has the cheap software look of something found on the Space channel at 4 a.m.

Dec 8, 2000

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

'Dungeons & Dragons' is a very, very bad movie.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 17, 2023

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Kyle Wilson

The Ringer

If you’re wondering why it took until 2023 for Hollywood to turn the iconic role-playing game into a movie, that’s just how long it took to wash off the stink caused by this 2000 disasterpiece.

Apr 3, 2023

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Almost totally devoid of redeeming facets, not even really bad enough to be funny, since one of the things it is worst at is providing comedy.

Rated: 1/10

Dec 4, 2016

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Marke V

Times been pretty harsh to this movie, but having extensively researched the development and making of it I feel alot of uneducated assumptions are made about it. This is a project that would never see the light of day in today's movie climate can you imagine a 19 year old acquiring the rights to a huge IP simply by knocking on the door and asking.. Impossible. 10 years of development hell and still made it to the big screen! Dungeons and dragons is a relic of its time and should be appreciated for what it is. The dated CGI is part of the charm and it has a great music score. Maybe its nostalgia talking but ive great memories renting it from the video store hanging with friends at the weekend and watching it on VHS. Dungeons and Dragons turns 25 next year! I will be watching again on Blu ray (not easy to find believe me) On a final note Dungeons and Dragons is a fun exciting adventure so go make the popcorn strap on your sword and hey "don't question this gift, your friend awaits you."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Ryan U

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Paul E

Horrendous in every way.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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Brown E

Worth watching plus good actors can’t go wrong with that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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J. Scott G

Excellent performances and great dragons!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Daniel D

I absolutely love the film. It's funny and simple made and it doesn't take itself too serious. The story is holding up and special effects is not always digital but made by hand.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Synopsis

In the Kingdom of Izmer, wizards use their magic to rule the land. The young Empress Savina (Thora Birch) desires to use magic for good, but the evil Profion (Jeremy Irons) plans to utilize his powers to usurp the throne from Savina and subject the kingdom to totalitarian rule. Profion gains control of the kingdom's golden dragons, while Savina sets out to win control of the even more powerful red dragons, gaining the alliance of a motley group of individuals along the way.

Director: Courtney Solomon
Producer: Courtney Solomon, Kia Jam, Thomas M. Hammel
Screenwriter: Topper Lilien, Carroll Cartwright
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: Sweetpea Entertainment, Behaviour Worldwide, MDP Worldwide, Stillking Films, Silver Pictures, Station X Studios, LLC
Rating: PG-13 (Fantasy Action Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.2M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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