Raya and the Last Dragon
Raya and the Last Dragon

Raya and the Last Dragon

2021Movie107 minEnglish

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users95%
Director: Don Hall, Carlos López EstradaGenres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when a malevolent force, the Druun, threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, a warrior named Raya must find the last dragon to reunite her divided people and restore peace. Guided by the young dragon Sisu, Raya embarks on a journey across the fragmented lands of Kumandra, facing formidable challenges and learning the true meaning of trust and cooperation.

Critical Reception

Raya and the Last Dragon received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its stunning animation, compelling story, and strong voice performances. Critics lauded its themes of unity, trust, and cultural representation, while audiences were captivated by its action sequences and emotional depth. The film was a commercial success, performing well both in theaters and on Disney+.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning animation with vibrant colors and detailed character designs.
  • A powerful and timely story exploring themes of trust, unity, and overcoming division.
  • Engaging action sequences and strong, relatable voice performances.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Raya and the Last Dragon, praising its beautiful animation, compelling story with positive messages about trust and unity, and exciting action. Many found the film to be a heartwarming and inspiring adventure for the whole family.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards. Won Best Voice Performance for Awkwafina at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's production was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with much of the voice recording and animation work being done remotely by the cast and crew from their homes.

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Giovanni

Giovanni

**Introduction by SpotaMovie.com** Disney delivers another movie f**ull of adventure, colours and essential messages. Raya and the last Dragon, released in 2021 and produced by Disney, is entertaining, powerful but not excellent.** The fil...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

Me and the kids watched this movie, one of the latest works of Disney, the other evening. I am pleased to be able to write that we found it quite good actually. It is always with some worry that I approach anything that comes from Disney...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, would watch again, and do recommend. I heard a lot of noise about it being a rip off of this, or a rip off of that, long short that it was a non-original cash-grab. I honestly don't see what people were talking about, oth...
davidfortoday

davidfortoday

Disney, like many studios, have been under a lot of pressure to produce not only a large quantity of content but it also needs a higher level of quality. There was a clear need for something new under the Disney brand that wasn’t just a rem...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

It’s terrific to see the animated movies continuing to evolve, and “Raya and the Last Dragon” is the latest film that takes the traditional idea of a Disney heroine and makes a huge leap into a welcome new direction. This magical fantasy / ...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

'Raya and the Last Dragon' is a solid step back in the right direction for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Over the past 20 years, they've struggled to find their confidence and voice as a studio, certainly due to complicated changes of lead...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Disney purchased Pixar way back in 2006, and many incredible animated films have been released under both banners. Therefore, it’s quite un...
garethmb

garethmb

In a magical land known as Kumandra; Humans and Dragons co-exist in harmony. When a threat in the form of creatures known as Druun arrive and threaten to destroy everything; the Dragons combine their power to defeat them but in doing so all...