As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
Strong emphasis on the bond between the characters and the importance of forming meaningful relationships.
Scenes of mild to moderate action, including dragon fights and battles.
Some intense sequences and scary moments involving dragons.
Themes of danger and conflict that might be unsettling for very young viewers.