IMDb 5.5 2022 HD

Here Be Dragons

Here Be Dragons

2022
Drama Thriller
121 min NR Australia
5.9 / 10
5.5 IMDB

A war crimes investigator goes to Belgrade to hunt a man whom everybody thought was dead.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Alastair Newton Brown
Starring
Nathan Sapsford / Marija Bergam / Slobodan Beštić / Svetislav 'Bule' Goncić / Igor Filipović / Zoran Pajić

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing dark suspenseful methodical atmospheric gritty compelling serious slow-burn tense grounded

Reviews

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Fiona Campbell
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The central conceit of 'Here Be Dragons' – a war crimes investigator hunting a man believed to be dead – promises a high-stakes chase, and the film delivers a measured take on this premise. Nathan Sapsford carries the…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a masterclass in tension building. 'Here Be Dragons' is a taut, intelligent thriller that grips you from the outset. Nathan Sapsford is superb as the investigator, conveying immense inner conflict and unwavering resolve. The film’s direction…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Here Be Dragons' presents a compelling, if somewhat familiar, espionage-tinged mystery. Nathan Sapsford embodies the driven investigator with a commendable restraint, making his pursuit of an impossible target feel weighty. The film's strength lies in its understated tone,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Director Unknown crafts a mood-drenched thriller in 'Here Be Dragons'. The film excels in its atmospheric portrayal of Belgrade, a city that feels like a character in itself, steeped in history and secrets. Nathan Sapsford delivers a compelling…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Nathan Sapsford anchors 'Here Be Dragons' with a performance of quiet determination as a war crimes investigator on a posthumous hunt. The film, set against the backdrop of Belgrade, cultivates a palpable sense of unease. While the premise…

FAQs

The provided context for 'Here Be Dragons' does not specify whether the film is based on a true story. The plot centres on a fictionalised account of a war crimes investigator's pursuit in Belgrade. While the themes of war crimes and investigations are grounded in reality, the specific narrative and characters appear to be original for the film's dramatic purposes.