Damsel (2024)
Kernel Score: 77% · 2,711 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Released: 2024-03-07
Runtime: 107 minutes
Is Damsel worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A handsome, brisk fantasy that flips the fairy tale: a princess thrown to a dragon must fight her way out. Millie Bobby Brown works hard, but the story is thin and the second half is mostly escape-and-chase.
Watch it if you
- like dark fairy-tale fantasy
- enjoy dragon films
- want a short, easy action-fantasy
Skip it if you
- want strong storytelling or surprises
- dislike CGI-heavy chases
Best for: Easy streaming night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Damsel
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.
Damsel parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this fantasy adventure has intimidating creature violence and peril.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features dragon attacks, chases, and survival peril throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Damsel
If you liked Damsel, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Fairy-tale adventure with a more playful tone.
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) — 86%: Animated fantasy with a brave heroine and a dragon.
- How to Train Your Dragon (2025) — 88%: Dragon adventure with action and heart.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — 97%: Epic fantasy with sweeping set pieces and dark threats.
- Shrek 2 (2004) — 82%: Fairy-tale parody that reshapes the usual princess story.
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) — 86%: Fantasy action with dragons and a strong lead.
Director
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie
- Brooke Carter as Floria
- Nick Robinson as Prince Henry
- Robin Wright as Queen Isabelle
- Milo Twomey as King Roderick
- Ray Winstone as Lord Bayford
- Angela Bassett as Lady Bayford
- Nicole Joseph as Princess Victoria
- Patrice Naiambana as Chamberlain
- Ulli Ackermann as Knight
Damsel FAQ
Is Damsel worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A handsome, brisk fantasy that flips the fairy tale: a princess thrown to a dragon must fight her way out. Millie Bobby Brown works hard, but the story is thin and the second half is mostly escape-and-chase.
Where can I watch Damsel?
In the US you can stream Damsel on Netflix.
Is Damsel OK for kids?
Damsel is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this fantasy adventure has intimidating creature violence and peril.
What movies are like Damsel?
If you liked Damsel, try The Princess Bride, Raya and the Last Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.