How to Train Your Dragon Christian Review

How to Train Your Dragon (2025)… You must have heard the name, but this live-action version is on a different level. The dragons are the same, the scenes flying in the air are the same—like cinematic tears—and that old Viking vibe is also fully charged. But yes, something is different. Something light, something so real as if someone has heard a voice inside, a spiritual chord has been played silently. And if you are a Christian, then without any reason, something starts shaking in some corner of the heart.

If you look from above, everything seems the same – Hiccup is a little awkward, a little confused boy who feels a little different from his own culture. People around him only believe in power – to kill, to win, and to show. But Hiccup? He observes. He watches… to learn. And then he meets Toothless – who is a Night Fury, whom everyone fears. But the relationship that forms between them is not with any hero mission, nor with the promise of friendship. It starts with a small thing – when there is humility on one side and fear on the other side. And that’s where peace begins. Matthew 5:9 comes to mind—“Blessed are the peacemakers.” Hiccup doesn’t defeat the dragon, but clears its wounds. That scene becomes the heart of the entire movie.

And the relationship between Hiccup and his dad Stoick? Wow brother, wow. There’s a different layer in that. On the one hand, there’s a father who wants his son to be a “true warrior.” On the other hand, there’s the son who never fit into that image. The struggle that is between them… seems very relatable. But slowly, that love that was buried under all the misunderstandings, comes to the fore. There comes a moment which feels like Luke 15 – when a father runs away for his lost son. The connection between Stoic and Hiccup gives the same feeling. There was pain, but healing also started from that pain.

The action of Vikings and dragons is obviously full on. But the real thrill comes when this war slowly changes into peace. When understanding comes in front of hatred, and the change dissolves into forgiveness – that too without any drama, without any background music. So natural that a person does not even realize what real bravery is… when you forgive the person whom you had full chance to kill.

Visuals? To be honest, they are amazing. But those scenes which touch the heart, happen without any dialogue. When trust is slowly built between Hiccup and Toothless. When Hiccup keeps his ego aside and decides to become Dayalu. When a broken father-son bond is secretly reunited – neither any filmy acting, nor any overly emotional drama. These are Biblical moments, but they do not seem preachy. There’s just a real emotional current—grace, sacrifice, and the love that seems like part of God’s design.

For family? It’s a perfect fit. PG rating. Some dragons can be a little intense for younger kids, especially under 8, so a little guidance is needed. But for 8+, full money control. Violence is controlled, only as needed—no over-the-top things.

And the most important thing? This is not just a story about dragon training. This is a story about training your inner fear. Listen to others, understand them, and believe that change is possible—even if everyone seems hopeless. If you look at it from a Christian perspective, it reminds me—love is never weak. And when you lead with grace… even the most dangerous dragon becomes a friend.

So yes, definitely watch. But not just with your eyes… but with your heart too. Because it is possible that the dragon may be tamed on the screen, but some old fire burning inside you… slowly calms down.

And maybe… that is the real magic.