When Eragon (Edward Speleers) finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realises he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

Overnight, his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller called Brom (Jeremy Irons) for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon named Saphira must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by King Galbatorix (John Malkovich), whose evil knows no bounds.

Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...

Based on the best-selling fantasy novel by teenage author Christopher Paolini.