
Wish Dragon
2021 · Movie · PG · 99 min · ★ 7.8 · 65% critics
A determined teenager hopes to reconnect with a childhood friend, but an unexpected meeting with a wish-granting dragon opens up a world of magical possibilities. Along the way, the story explores friendship, promises, wealth, and what success can really mean.
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Streaming on Netflix.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-01-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 65/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (1,481 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a warm, family-friendly animated adventure with friendship and magic, especially near Abominable or My Father's Dragon; Not for you if you dislike familiar wish-based stories.
Pros: heartwarming story; likable characters; polished animation | Cons: familiar premise; very wholesome tone; simple conflicts
Themes
- wish
- dragon
- nostalgic
- cheerful
Cast & crew

Jimmy Wong
as Din (voice)

John Cho
as Long (voice)

Constance Wu
as Mom (voice)

Natasha Liu Bordizzo
as Lina (voice)

Jimmy O. Yang
as Short Goon / Security Guard 2 (voice)

Aaron Yoo
as Pockets (voice)

Will Yun Lee
as Dad (voice)

Bobby Lee
as Tall Goon (voice)

Nico Santos
as Buckley (voice)

Ronny Chieng
as Pipa God (voice)
Directed by Chris Appelhans