How to Train Your Dragon is a popular animated film, inspired by the 2003 novel series of the same name written by Cressida Cowell. The film is directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois and produced by DreamWorks Animation. It earned $494 million at the box office worldwide and became the 10th highest-grossing film of 2010. The film was nominated for 2 Academy Awards. Following the success of the first film, the franchise went on to have 3 films.
The film revolves around the life of a teenage Viking boy, Hiccup, the son of village chief Stoick the Vast. He tries to match up to his father’s expectations by becoming a dragon slayer. But things get dramatic when Hiccup goes against the traditions and befriends a dragon named Toothless. The film was loved by audiences of all age groups because of its star-studded voice cast.
Jay Baruchel as Hiccup
Jay Baruchel plays the role of Hiccup in the film. Hiccup is an awkward young Viking who wants to prove himself to his father who is the village chief of Berk. But he goes against his father’s rules when he meets a dragon and makes a bond with him.
Jonathan Adam Saunders Baruchel, also known as Jay Baruchel, is a Canadian actor and director, born on April 9, 1982, in Ottawa, Canada. He is best known for roles in films like How to Train Your Dragon film series, She's Out of My League (2010), The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010), etc.
Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
Gerard Butler plays the role of Stoick the Vast in the film. Stoick the Vast is the strong and brave village chief of Berk. He is the leader of his tribe. He wants his son, Hiccup, to be the next village chief but feels that he is not fit for the position.
Gerard James Butler is a Scottish actor and producer. He is best known for his roles in films like 300, the How to Train Your Dragon film series, Machine Gun Preacher, etc. He will be reprising his role in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon.
America Ferrera as Astrid
America Ferrera plays the role of Astrid in the film. Astrid Hofferson trains alongside Hiccup to attack dragons. She is a smart and strong Viking warrior who is also a love interest of Hiccup. She helps Hiccup in every situation.
America Georgina Ferrera is an American actress, director, and producer, born on April 18, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is best known for her work in projects like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), Ugly Betty (2006–2010), How to Train Your Dragon film series, Superstore (2015–2021), Barbie (2023), etc.
Craig Ferguson as Gobber
Craig Ferguson plays the role of Gobber in the film. Gobber the Belch is the blacksmith of the village Berk. He is the close friend of the village chief Stoick and teaches the children of the village to fight and give them dragon training.
Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-American actor, comedian, and writer, born on May 17, 1962, in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. He is best known for his work in CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014) and Celebrity Name Game (2014–2017).
Jonah Hill as Snotlout Jorgenson
Jonah Hill plays the role of Snotlout Jorgenson in the film. Snotlout Jorgenson is a classmate of Hiccup, and they take dragon training together. Snotlout is portrayed as an overconfident, arrogant boy but he helps Hiccup in the moment of need.
Jonah Hill is an American actor, born on December 20, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is best known for his work in projects like The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Superbad (2007), Get Him to the Greek (2010), 21 Jump Street (2012), Moneyball (2011) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), etc.
Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut Thorston
Kristen Wiig plays the role of Ruffnut Thorston in the film. Ruffnut Thorston is the twin sister of Tuffnut. Both of them always fight with each other and are considered irritating twins. She takes dragon training with Hiccup and Astrid.
Kristen Carroll Wiig is an American actress, comedian, producer, and screenwriter, born on August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York, United States. She is best known for her work in projects like Saturday Night Live (SNL) (2005-2012), Knocked Up (2007), Bridesmaids (2011), How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Despicable Me (2010), Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), etc.
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FAQs about How to Train Your Dragon
A. Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois are the directors of How To Train Your Dragon.
A. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is Hiccup's full name.
A. Hiccup is in love with Astrid.
