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- Hidalgo is one of the most beloved horse movies of our time. The movie follows Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen) as he travels to Arabia to race his Mustang horse Hidalgo in the treacherous Ocean of Fire race.
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- The Black Stallion (1979) Based on the classic children's novel by Walter Farley, the 1979 film adaptation of "The Black Stallion" stands head and shoulders above most other movies starring a horse.
- Seabiscuit. Voted the best horse-racing movie by the horse experts at Deep Hollow Ranch, 2003's "Seabiscuit" put "Spider-Man" star Tobey Maguire into the role of an underdog jockey in an enthralling story set during the Great Depression.
- National Velvet. "National Velvet" is one of the oldest and most celebrated movies about a bond between a woman and her horse. Released in 1944 and based on a book by Enid Bagnold, "National Velvet" was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two.
- War Horse. Directed by Steven Spielberg, "War Horse" debuted in 2013 to applause from both critics and audiences. The film begins in 1912 with the birth and auction of English sporting horse named Joey to a farmer who uses him to help plow fields instead of participating in athletic competitions.
- Black Beauty. Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter. 452 votes. Black Beauty is a classic movie about the powerful bond between horses and humans, based on an 1877 novel by Anna Sewell.
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi. 510 votes. Set in the 19th century American West, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron follows Spirit, an intelligent and courageous wild horse who must make his way back to his home after being captured by humans.
- Secretariat. Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh. 653 votes. Secretariat tells the true story of an incredible racehorse who overcame adversity and obstacles to become one of the greatest racers in history.
- Seabiscuit. Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper. 577 votes. Seabiscuit is a 2003 American sports film based on the true story of an undersized and overlooked thoroughbred racehorse against the backdrop of the Great Depression.
Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of taking over the family horse ranch one day. Director Michael Mayer Stars Alison Lohman Tim McGraw Maria Bello
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When you find Toni Collette on the list of a movie cast, you can almost always be sure that you are up for a good movie. And you wouldn’t be wrong this time, too. This movie is inspired by a true story about Dream Alliance, an unusual racehorse bred by the bartender Jan Vokes. Jan lives in a small Welsh town and has no particular experience with ho...
This is a biographical western drama about the famous American distance rider Frank Hopkins and his mustang Hidalgo. It is the story of Hopkins’ racing Hidalgo in 1891 Arabia against Bedouins and their pure-blooded Arabian horses. It is a difficult race through the desert where most riders often fatally forfeit. Hopkins has to prove himself among t...
Steven Spielberg hasn’t got a bad movie on his resume. Maybe not for everyone’s tastes, but we must give him credit for his talent and creativity. And when Richard Curtis writes the script, we know we are going to watch something really good. And the cast is also remarkable, including Tom Hiddleston, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson and many more brillia...
This beautiful animated Western movie follows Spirit, a glorious mustang who is captured during the American Indian wars and eventually freed by a Native American boy named Little Creek. He wants to take him back to the Lakota village and after returning, Little Creek attempts to tame him. Even though the boy is kind and attentive, Spirit rejects h...
Another biographical drama starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich, this movie tells the story of Penny Chenery, a devoted housewife and mother who accepts her father’s wish and takes over his Meadow Stables in Virginia. Even though she has almost no knowledge of raising and breeding horses, she manages to show her talent, tenacity and strength in t...
This adventure drama is told from the horse’s point of view, being described as an autobiographical story with Alan Cummings as the voice of Black Beauty. It is a beautiful black stallion that recalls his life from birth and through a nice and careless life to days full of hardships after achieving maturity. He will go from one owner to another, an...
This big hit directed by Robert Redford is a western drama that tells the story of talented horse trainer Tom Booker, played by Redford himself. He has the natural ability to understand horses and now gets a job helping a troubled and injured Grace after she and her horse were hit by a truck. Grace is accompanied by her mother Annie who has heard a...
This Clint Eastwood movie is a classic western set in a gold mining camp in California which falls under siege by a neighbouring landowner. The title of the movie refers to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, while the pale horse’s ghost rider represents Death. It is a metaphor that is pretty well represented throughout the entire movie. Clint Eas...
This is a family drama that focuses on a teenage girl Allison Mills who has recently lost her mother. She is the new girl in town who befriends the wrong crowd and gets into trouble. She is sentenced to community service at a local stable. She is happy there and enjoys spending time with the animals until one day she gets in a car accident with her...
This is another true story inspired by the life of the legendary Australian racehorse named Phar Lap. It is a well-known story even today due to his mysterious death, but many great accomplishments during his lifetime. The movie begins at the end and we go back and learn about Lap’s background. Although without a pedigree, he is purchased by the st...
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- Black Beauty (1994) The 1994 film, Black Beauty, is based on the 1877 novel by Anna Sewell. Sewell's novel has been adapted on film many times, with Disney's adaptation in 2020 being the most recent.
- My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) My Little Pony: The Movie has two adaptations to its name, a movie from 1986 and 2017. And although it's an animated, fictional tale, fans really loved reconnecting with their youth through this film.
- Dark Horse (1992) Dark Horse is a special story that proves how beneficial animals can be for a person's psyche. In the movie, Allison Mills is a teenager who was going through a hard time after the death of her mother.
- Phar Lap (1983) Released in 1983, Phar Lap is a New Zealand-made horse movie based on the real-life legendary New Zealand-bred racing horse. The film starts with the mysterious death of Phar Lap and then goes back in time to tell the inspirational story of the horse's rise to the top.
The journey for Ethan, Otto, the three children, the bully and her father all revolve around a gentle and faithful horse called Bear who deeply touches all their lives. This is a delightful redemption-themed family movie that will appeal to children, teens, horse-lovers and people of all ages.
Some of the best horse movies of all time include “Seabiscuit,” “The Black Stallion,” “The Horse Whisperer,” “War Horse,” and “National Velvet.” What are the best horse movies based on true stories?
