My Father's Dragon

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — My Father's Dragon in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix earns the label on its own. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jacob Tremblay's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, My Father's Dragon earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate My Father's Dragon from the crowd. Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime. Jacob Tremblay and Golshifteh Farahani lead a cast with the timing to make it work. My Father's Dragon came out in 2022. What keeps My Father's Dragon from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

My Father's Dragon is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Jacob Tremblay sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

My Father's Dragon was released in 2022, directed by Nora Twomey. The full 99-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.