Dungeons & Dragons

PG-13

Released Dec 8, 2000

1h 47m

Fantasy

Action

List

9%

Tomatometer

94 Reviews

20%

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25,000+ Ratings

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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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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BBC.com

Rated: 2/5

Feb 26, 2003

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 24, 2003

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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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Radio O

Oof pass go watch the one from 2023

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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Istari D

One of the worst movies i've ever watched. A reference on this field. Worth to watch for this reason only. You may laugh due to the terrible acting and story telling, the low cost special effects and some strange ideas like blue lipsstick for Damodar.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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Holly

This is no way a good movie but for some reason I love it! ❤️

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/13/23

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Steve S

I cannot defend this movie; it is, I would say, objectively bad. But nostalgia outweighs my better judgment here. Having been a fresh-faced 14 years old when it came out, I was thoroughly entertained by it then and because if that, I still watch it to this day.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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Val K

Unfortunately this was not a good movie. Fans were dying for a DnD movie. Seems like they didn't have anyone to help with the script or filming that ever played or even enjoyed the games. I can't recommend it, the 3rd one in 2012 isn't bad if you just want a fantasy story, the new DnD movie in 2023, is great though, look for it instead.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Martin D

The special effects reminded me of Willow. If I were 13 watching this movie in 2000 I would have rated 5 stars.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/03/23

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Courtney Solomon

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Profion

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Empress Savina

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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: Stillking Films, Station X Studios, LLC, Behaviour Worldwide, MDP Worldwide, Silver Pictures, Sweetpea Entertainment
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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