Dave the Barbarian: The Movie

Dave the Barbarian: The Movie is a 2005 American direct-to-video animated film based on the television series of the same name. It was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and DisneyToon Studios, and released by Walt Disney Home Entertainment on February 8, 2005.

The film centers on Dave, a cowardly barbarian warrior, who must go on a quest to find a magical relic in order to save his kingdom from the evil sorcerer Chuckles the Silly Piggy. Along the way, Dave is joined by his sisters, Candy and Fang, his talking sword Lula, and his pet dragon Faffy.

The film was released direct-to-video on February 8, 2005. It was generally well-received by critics, who praised its humor and animation.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 73% approval rating, based on 7 reviews.

The film was nominated for a Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Entertainment Production.

In 2009, a spin-off television series of the same name was created, which follows the further adventures of the characters.

Plot:
Dave, a cowardly barbarian warrior, must go on a quest to find a magical relic in order to save his kingdom from the evil sorcerer Chuckles the Silly Piggy. Along the way, Dave is joined by his sisters, Candy and Fang, his talking sword Lula, and his pet dragon Faffy.

Distributed:
The film was distributed by Walt Disney Home Entertainment on February 8, 2005.

Soundtrack:
The film's soundtrack was composed by Robert J. Kral.

Animation:
The film was animated by Rough Draft Studios.

Trailers:
The film's trailer was released on December 21, 2004.

Production:
The film was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and DisneyToon Studios.

Development:
The film was in development as early as 2003.

Casting:
The film's cast includes Danny Cooksey, Tress MacNeille, and Erica Luttrell.

Release:
The film was released direct-to-video on February 8, 2005.

Screening:
The film was screened at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 11, 2005.

Home media:
The film was released on DVD and VHS on February 8, 2005.

Reception:
The film was generally well-received by critics.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 73% approval rating, based on 7 reviews.

The film was nominated for a Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Entertainment Production.

Box office:
The film was not released in theaters and did not gross any box office revenue.

Accolades:
The film was nominated for a Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Entertainment Production.

Legacy:
The film has spawned a video game adaptation, which was released on February 8, 2005.

Categories:
Direct-to-video animated films

2005 animated films

2005 direct-to-video films

2000s American animated films

American animated fantasy films

American children's animated fantasy films

Animated films about dragons

English-language films

Fictional dragons

Films about princesses

Films set in the Middle Ages

Walt Disney Animation Studios films

Walt Disney Pictures films

Disney direct-to-video animated films

DisneyToon Studios direct-to-video films