The Greatest Movies About Horses, Ranked

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From thrilling races to unlikely friendships, the best movies about horses immerse viewers in captivating stories that expertly showcase the majesty and emotional depth of these remarkable animals. Within each of these horse-centric movies, viewers will find a diverse range of themes and genres, as well as compelling storylines that capture the unique bond between humans and these majestic creatures. Horse films show off exceptional works that showcase the profound impact that horses have had in the world of cinema, leaving a lasting impression on moviegoers. 

The best horse movies effectively demonstrate how these animals can become central to the story, weaving their way through themes of friendship, redemption, and perseverance. These films often feature engaging characters and thoughtfully developed relationships between humans and horses, inviting the audience to experience the emotional depth of these bonds. With strong narratives and intriguing ideologies, horse movies continue to fascinate viewers who appreciate the combination of powerful storytelling and majestic equine presence. 

Memorable films within the genre of horse movies often feature inspiring stories of perseverance, harrowing adventures, or heartrending tribulations faced by both human and equine characters. Notable examples of some of the best movies about horses include Secretariat, the inspiring true story of an underdog racehorse who became a champion; Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, an animated tale of adventure and perseverance featuring the indomitable spirit of a wild horse; and Black Beauty, the timeless classic that showcases the eponymous horse overcoming adversity and hardship. These films exemplify how equine stories can create a memorable cinematic experience while also emphasizing the importance of compassion, resilience, and the powerful connection between human and horse. 

The enduring appeal of horse movies lies in their ability to evoke emotions and capture audiences' imaginations through captivating stories centered around these magnificent animals. Whether exploring triumphant tales of perseverance or heartfelt journeys of friendship, films featuring horses never fail to resonate with viewers. From animated favorites to live-action dramas, the best movies about horses are truly a testament to the immeasurable impact that these remarkable creatures have had on the world of cinema. 

Most divisive: The Colt
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  • Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
    1
    Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi
    519 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. The animation is gorgeous, with stunning backgrounds and beautiful music throughout. It's a tale full of emotion that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired by the courage of this special stallion.

  • Secretariat
    2
    Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh
    657 votes

    Secretariat tells the true story of an incredible racehorse who overcame adversity and obstacles to become one of the greatest racers in history. Not only does it tell us an inspiring tale of courage and determination, but also gives us insight into how horses bond with their trainers (John Malkovich) and owners (Diane Lane). It's an emotional story that appeals to everyone, regardless if you're a fan of racing or not.

  • Black Beauty
    3
    Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter
    457 votes

    Black Beauty is a classic movie about the powerful bond between horses and humans, based on an 1877 novel by Anna Sewell. It follows an Arabian horse throughout colt-good, then as he is passed from owner to owner, facing different challenges along the way. Black Beauty's strength and courage are tested by each new experience until he is finally  reunited with his first love: his original master. This heart-warming story shows how a loyal horse can captivate our hearts.

  • Flicka
    4
    Alison Lohman, Tim McGraw, Maria Bello
    435 votes

    Flicka follows the story of a teenage girl (Alison Lohman) who finds an injured wild horse in the hills near her father's Wyoming ranch and works to tame her. This heartwarming tale is full of adventure and excitement as Katy attempts to win the approval of her father (Tim McGraw) as she enters Flicka in a dangerous race.

  • Seabiscuit
    5
    Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper
    578 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. This heartwarming movie follows his journey from obscurity to become one of the most beloved sporting figures in history with the help of a businessman (Jeff Bridges), a jockey (Tobey Maguire), and a trainer (Chris Cooper).  Nominated for seven Academy Awards, Seabiscuit is considered one of the greatest films ever made about horses.

  • War Horse
    6
    Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Jeremy Irvine
    586 votes

    War Horse follows the epic journey of Joey, a thoroughbred racehorse who is separated from his owner during World War I and sold to the British Army. The film follows the horse's odyssey through different communities and battlefields, exposing the harsh realities of war for humans and animals alike. War Horse received multiple awards and was nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture.

  • The Black Stallion
    7
    Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr
    386 votes

    The Black Stallion tells the story of Alec Ramsey, a young boy who forms an unbreakable bond with Black, a wild horse he found on an island. Together they embark on an incredible journey across oceans and continents. The movie is praised for its stunning cinematography and powerful performance from both lead human actor Kelly Reno and his equine co-star Cass Ole. 

  • Dreamer
    8
    Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Kris Kristofferson
    321 votes
    Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) is a horse trainer who is struggling to connect with his precocious daughter, Cale (Dakota Fanning). But then a horse by the name of Soñador suffers a broken leg after its evil owner (David Morse) races her despite Ben's advice. Rather than put his client's injured horse down, Ben adopts her and welcomes Cale into the family business. They train Soñador to race again as grouchy but kind-hearted Grandpa (Kris Kristofferson) lends his encouragement.
  • Black Beauty
    9
    Mona Freeman, Richard Denning, Evelyn Ankers
    287 votes
    For her birthday, English teenager Anne Wheldon (Mona Freeman) is given a newborn horse. She names him Black Beauty and cares for him as he grows into a strong colt. One day, American Bill Dixon (Richard Denning) visits Anne's family's farm. He takes great interest in Anne's young horse, while Anne, however, is very taken with Bill. When he returns some years later, Anne hopes to draw Bill's attention, but she is dismayed to see that he still views her as a little girl.
  • Hidalgo
    10
    Viggo Mortensen, Omar Sharif, Louise Lombard
    460 votes
    Rugged cowboy Frank Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen) is an expert horseman who performs in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. When affluent Sheik Riyadh (Omar Sharif), piqued by tales of Hopkins' talent, challenges Hopkins to prove himself in a treacherous long-distance horse race called the Ocean of Fire, Hopkins is forced to oblige. In the Middle East with his American mustang, he must race against thoroughbred horses ridden by the best riders in the world with his reputation -- and his life -- at stake.
  • The Man from Snowy River
    11
    Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton
    323 votes
    After the death of his father, proud young Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) sets out to become his own man. Taking a job with horse rancher Harrison (Kirk Douglas), Craig is treated poorly by the more experienced cowboys, but wins the heart of the rancher's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), when he helps her break a high-strung colt and later saves her life. When he's unfairly blamed for the loss of an expensive horse, Craig fights to restore his honor and prove that he's worthy of Jessica's hand.
  • Racing Stripes
    12
    Bruce Greenwood, Hayden Panettiere, M. Emmet Walsh
    307 votes
    A baby zebra gets separated from a traveling circus in a small Kentucky town. It's eventually discovered by horse trainer Nolan Walsh (Bruce Greenwood) and his daughter, Channing (Hayden Panettiere), who falls in love with the animal. She calls him Stripes (Frankie Muniz) and keeps him as a pet. Though Nolan has forbidden Channing from racing ever since her mother was killed in an accident, her ambition is undiminished. With the help of her new pet, she's convinced that her goal can be realized.
  • The Horse Whisperer
    13
    Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Neill
    334 votes
    When teenage Grace (Scarlett Johansson) is traumatized by a riding accident that badly injures her horse, her mother Annie (Kristin Scott Thomas), a high-powered New York magazine editor, realizes Grace will only recover once the horse is healed. She takes them both to a secluded Montana ranch, where legendary "horse whisperer" Tom Booker (Robert Redford) begins to heal the horse, and also stirs long-dormant feelings in Annie that lead her to question her marriage and choice of career.
  • Flicka 2
    14
    Patrick Warburton, Tammin Sursok, Clint Black
    265 votes
    Flicka 2 is a 2010 direct-to-DVD film and sequel to Flicka. This is a movie about a city girl who finds herself in the country not by choice and befriends a horse. Both girl and horse not wanted; have to find a common bond. The film stars Patrick Warburton, Tammin Sursok and Clint Black.
  • National Velvet
    15
    Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald Crisp
    271 votes
    When Velvet Brown (Elizabeth Taylor), an equine-loving 12-year-old living in rural Sussex, becomes the owner of a rambunctious horse, she decides to train it for England's Grand National race. Aided by former jockey Mi Taylor (Mickey Rooney) and encouraged by her family, the determined Velvet gets her steed, affectionately called "The Pie," ready for the big day. However, a last-minute problem arises with the jockey and an unexpected rider must step in as a replacement.
  • The Black Stallion Returns
    16
    Kelly Reno, Teri Garr, Vincent Spano
    193 votes
    Wealthy Moroccan sheik Ishak (Ferdinand Mayne), believing himself to be the true owner, dispatches his henchmen to steal a champion Arabian stallion, the Black, from its young caretaker, Alec Ramsay (Kelly Reno). Determined to recover the horse, Alec follows the sheik back to Morocco, where his pleas for the stallion's return fall on deaf ears. When Alec learns that Ishak plans to enter the Black in an upcoming race, he settles for training the horse's new jockey -- for the time being.
  • My Friend Flicka
    17
    Roddy McDowall, James Bell, Jeff Corey
    142 votes
    My Friend Flicka is a 1943 coming-of-age film about a young boy, played by Roddy McDowall, who is given a young horse to raise. It is based on the popular children's novel by Mary O'Hara.
  • Phar Lap
    18
    Tom Burlinson, Martin Vaughan, Judy Morris
    224 votes
    Tommy (Tom Burlinson) works as a stable boy for horse trainer Harry Telford (Martin Vaughan). Telford takes a risk in leasing a gaunt horse named Phar Lap from his boss, Dave Davis (Ron Leibman), entrusting care of the animal to Tommy. But when Phar Lap begins an unexpected winning spree, Telford must fend off pressure from other racers and disgruntled gamblers -- not to mention the boss and his wife (Judy Morris), who have both taken a keen interest in the horse and its earning potential.
  • The Man from Snowy River II
    19
    Brian Dennehy, Bryan Marshall, Sigrid Thornton
    198 votes
    The Man from Snowy River II is a 1988 Australian drama film, the sequel to the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River. It was released in the United States as Return to Snowy River, and in the United Kingdom as The Untamed. Reprising their roles from the first film were Tom Burlinson and Sigrid Thornton - while Brian Dennehy appeared as "Harrison", instead of Kirk Douglas.
  • Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
    20
    Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Schoeffling, Cliff Robertson
    189 votes
    Thrilled by a performance she sees at a fair, Sonora (Gabrielle Anwar) tries to land a spot as a daredevil who rides horses off of high dives. With the help of Al Carver (Michael Schoeffling), whose father runs the show, Sonora works toward her goal. An injury to star rider Marie (Kathleen York) paves her way, and Sonora finds herself on the diving platform. Her life looks complete now that she and Al are in love, but Sonora is about to be thrust into a very trying chapter of her life.
  • The Young Black Stallion
    21
    Richard Romanus, Gerard Rudolf, Adil Abdelwahab
    161 votes
    The Young Black Stallion is a 2003 made-for-IMAX family film from Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Simon Wincer, the film is based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Black Stallion creator Walter Farley and his son Steven Farley. Noted for its beautiful scenery and wide-angle shots, the 49-minute movie was filmed on-location in the deserts of Namibia and South Africa. The film stars Biana G. Tamimi as Neera, a young girl who befriends a young black stallion, and Patrick Elyas as Aden, although his voice was dubbed by Eric Grucza, who, for his uncredited performance was nominated in 2004 for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role. The film is Disney’s first production made specifically for IMAX theaters, and a prequel to the 1979 film The Black Stallion. The original film won an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing and received nominations for Film Editing and Supporting Actor Mickey Rooney, but it doesn’t appear Disney has such lofty expectations for The Young Black Stallion.
  • Ruffian
    22

    Ruffian

    Sam Shepard, Laura Bailey, Frank Whaley
    163 votes
    Ruffian is an American made-for-television movie that tells the story of the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame Champion thoroughbred filly Ruffian who went undefeated until her death after breaking down in a nationally televised match race at Belmont Park on July 6, 1975 against the Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure. Made by ESPN Original Entertainment, the film is directed by Yves Simoneau and stars Sam Shepard as Ruffian's trainer, Frank Whiteley. The producers used four different geldings in the role of Ruffian. Locations for the 2007 film included Louisiana Downs in Shreveport, Louisiana and Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Ruffian was first broadcast on June 9, 2007 on the ABC television network. The DVD was released on June 12, 2007. Previously, ESPN Classic had broadcast a special on July 6, 2000 to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the death of Ruffian.
  • Moondance Alexander
    23
    Don Johnson, Kay Panabaker, Lori Loughlin
    195 votes
    Moondance (Kay Panabaker), a misfit at her school, anticipates another lonely summer. She unexpectedly finds an escaped horse named Checkers and returns him to his rightful owner, Dante (Don Johnson). Undeterred by Dante's gruff manner, she asks him for a job at the stable. While riding Checkers, she discovers he has a talent for jumping, and she convinces Dante to coach them for a prestigious competition.
  • Flicka: Country Pride
    24
    Clint Black, Lisa Hartman, Kacey Rohl
    104 votes
    Toby (Clint Black) and Flicka step in to help a stable owner (Lisa Hartman Black) and her daughter (Kacey Rohl) save their business from falling to a rival horse trainer who is stealing their clients.
  • Ride Like a Girl
    25
    Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill, Sullivan Stapleton
    38 votes
    Michelle Payne, first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup.
  • Black Beauty
    26
    Mackenzie Foy, Kate Winslet, Claire Forlani
    34 votes
    Black Beauty is a 2020 drama film directed by Ashley Avis, based on the 1877 novel of the same name by Anna Sewell. A wild horse and a teenage girl forge an unbreakable bond which keeps them connected for a lifetime.
  • The Mustang
    27
    Matthias Schoenaerts, Gideon Adlon, Bruce Dern
    34 votes
    A violent convict is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation therapy program centered around the training of wild mustangs.
  • The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit
    28
    Dean Jones, Diane Baker, Lloyd Bochner
    112 votes
    Fred Bolton (Dean Jones) is an advertising man facing pressure from both his boss, Tom Dugan (Fred Clark), and his daughter, Helen (Ellen Janov). He needs to satisfy Dugan with a great promotional campaign for the stomach remedy Aspercel, while also making good on his shy daughter's deep longing for a horse. Bolton convinces his boss to buy a horse and dubs it Aspercel, with the hopes it will become a champion, bringing attention to the product and, ultimately, saving Bolton's job.
  • Misty
    29
    Arthur O'Connell, David Ladd, Anne Seymour
    130 votes
    Misty is the name of a 1961 film based upon Marguerite Henry's award-winning children's book Misty of Chincoteague, published in 1947. It was made with a budget of $705,000 and was directed by James B. Clark.
  • Black Beauty
    30
    Maria Rohm, Patrick Mower, Walter Slezake
    29 votes
    Black Beauty is a 1971 British drama film, based on the Anna Sewell novel of the same name. This movie is the fourth feature film adaptation of Anna Sewell's story. The movie was directed by James Hill. Lionel Bart provided the rousing score. The film's cast includes Walter Slezak, Mark Lester, Uschi Glas, Patrick Mower and John Nettleton.
  • The Derby Stallion
    31
    Sarah Blackman, Preston Brant, K.C. Clyde
    144 votes
    Patrick meets and becomes friends with Houston Jones, a horse trainer with a bad reputation. Patrick starts training to compete in the Derby Cup, but town bully and five-time champion Randy will do anything to win and keep Patrick and the pretty new girl, Jill, from being together.
  • The Silver Brumby
    32
    Caroline Goodall, Russell Crowe, Amiel
    126 votes
    On a blustery night, Elyne Mitchell (Caroline Goodall) reassures her young daughter, Indi (Ami Daemion), by telling the girl the story of Thowra, a glorious silver steed. As Thowra reaches maturity, he is primed to become the leader of a band of wild horses. The stately beast, however, catches the eye of a man (Russell Crowe) living in the wilderness, who is determined to capture the animal. The horse must then engage in a desperate battle for his own freedom.
  • International Velvet
    33
    Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins
    100 votes
    This sequel to "National Velvet" follows Sarah Brown (Tatum O'Neal), a young girl who is sent to England after her parents die in a car crash. There, she lives with her aunt Velvet (Nanette Newman) who introduces Sarah to the world of equestrian competition and gives her the last foal of her own prize horse, The Pie. Under the watchful eye of her aunt and horse trainer Capt. Johnson (Anthony Hopkins), Sarah develops into a talented rider who might have a shot at the Olympics.
  • Miracle of the White Stallions
    34
    Robert Taylor, Eddie Albert, James Franciscus
    123 votes
    Miracle of the White Stallions is a 1963 film released by Walt Disney starring Robert Taylor, Lilli Palmer, and Eddie Albert. It is the story of the evacuation of the Lipizzaner horses from the Spanish Riding School in Vienna during World War II. Major parts of the movie were shot in the Hermesvilla in Vienna.
  • The Electric Horseman
    35
    Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson
    23 votes
    A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse that he discovers is being doped to remain docile, he flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.
  • Virginia's Run
    36
    Gabriel Byrne, Joanne Whalley, Lindze Letherman
    108 votes
    When fisherman Ford Lofton's (Gabriel Byrne) wife dies in a horseback riding accident, the devastated widower tells his daughters they can no longer ride. The younger of the two, Virginia (Lindze Letherman), can't shake her passion for horses, and cares for a young foal named Stormy behind her father's back. When Ford moves to sell Stormy, the girl enlists a friendly horse trainer named Jessie Eastwood (Joanne Whalley) to try to change Ford's mind and let Virginia keep Stormy for her own.
  • Harry & Snowman
    37

    Harry & Snowman

    Harry DeLeyer, Harriet DeLeyer, Andre DeLeyer
    26 votes
    Harry & Snowman is a 2005 American documentary film directed by Ron Davis. The story of immigrant Harry DeLeyer and the plow horse he rescued from slaughter.
  • Cry Macho
    38
    Clint Eastwood, Eduardo Minett, Dwight Yoakam
    14 votes
    Mike Milo, a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder, takes a job from his former boss to bring the man's young son home from Mexico. Forced to take the back roads on their way to Texas, the unlikely duo face a challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman finds unexpected connections and his own sense of redemption.
  • Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
    39
    Spencer Locke, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Kathleen Rose Perkins
    42 votes
    Nationally ranked barrel racer Amberley Snyder barely survives an automobile accident. Now paralyzed from the waist down, she fights to earn back her place in the sport she loves.
  • Shergar
    40

    Shergar

    37 votes
    Based on a true story, Shergar, Ireland's most decorated thoroughbred and perhaps the greatest race horse of all time, is kidnapped by IRA terrorists and held for a $2 million ransom. Can a young stable boy save Shergar's life... and his own before it's too late?
  • All the Pretty Horses
    41
    Matt Damon, Henry Thomas, Penélope Cruz
    17 votes
    The year is 1949. A young Texan named John Grady finds himself without a home after his mother sells the ranch where he has spent his entire life. Lured south of the border by the romance of cowboy life and the promise of a fresh start, Cole and his pal embark on an adventure that will test their resilience, define their maturity, and change their lives forever.
  • The Long Shot
    42
    Julie Benz, Denis O'Hare, Marsha Mason
    110 votes
    The Long Shot, sometimes called The Long Shot: Believe in Courage, is a Hallmark Channel original movie that aired April 18, 2004. It stars Julie Benz and Marsha Mason and centers around a dressage competition.
  • Running Free
    43
    Chase Moore, Jan Decleir, Maria Geelbooi
    98 votes
    In 1914, Lucky, a young foal, is born aboard a German supply steamer transporting his mother and other workhorses to Africa. Soon parted from his mother and terribly vulnerable, the foal is adopted by an orphaned stable boy in a mining town. When the town evacuates due to encroaching war, Lucky is abandoned and ventures into the surrounding desert. Following the lead of a young Bushman girl and later an Oryx antelope, the foal learns how to survive in the harsh setting.
  • Jappeloup
    44

    Jappeloup

    Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Daniel Auteuil
    20 votes
    The life of Jappeloup de Luze, the French show jumping horse who won a gold medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in South Korea.
  • Two Bits and Pepper
    45
    Joe Piscopo, Dennis Weaver, Ethan Erickson
    82 votes
    Two Bits & Pepper is a 1995 comedy about two kidnappers, both played by Joe Piscopo, who capture two young girls and hold them for ransom. Fortunately for them, their talking equine pets, Two-Bits the pony and Pepper the horse, are around to save them, but not without great danger for themselves.
  • Spirit Untamed
    46
    Isabela Merced, Julianne Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal
    19 votes
    After moving to a sleepy little town, young Lucky Prescott befriends a wild mustang named Spirit, who shares her rebellious spirit. When a heartless wrangler plans to capture Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her new friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime to rescue the horse that forever changed her life.
  • Cowgirls n' Angels
    47

    Cowgirls n' Angels

    Alicia Witt, James Cromwell, Jackson Rathbone
    19 votes
    Cowgirls 'N Angels is a 2012 American family film starring Young Artist Award winner Bailee Madison, Oscar nominee James Cromwell, and Jackson Rathbone. The film was directed by Timothy Armstrong from a script by Armstrong and Stephen Blinn.
  • The Colt
    48
    Steve Martin, Ryan Merriman, Steve Bacic
    92 votes
    The Colt is a 2005 television movie made for Hallmark Channel. The film is set during the American Civil War, and is based on the short story by Nobel Prize winner Mikhail Sholokhov.
  • Wild Horse, Wild Ride
    49
    Carlos Chee, Nik Kokal, Melissa Kanzelberger
    51 votes
    Wild Horse, Wild Ride is a 2011 documentary film directed by Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus. In the annual Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge in Fort Worth, professional and amateur horsemen try to train mustangs in just 100 days.
  • Into the West
    50
    Gabriel Byrne, Colm Meaney, Ellen Barkin
    86 votes
    Impoverished in Dublin, youngsters Ossie (Ciaran Fitzgerald) and Tito (Ruaidhri Conroy) live with their widowed father (Gabriel Byrne), who drowns his grief in drink. Their grim existence is uplifted by the arrival of their itinerant grandfather (David Kelly), who has brought with him a magical horse from legend -- Tir na nOg. But when crooked cops discover the prized animal, they commandeer it, intending to sell it as a racing horse. Furious, the boys resolve to rescue the mythical creature.
  • Dream Horse
    51
    Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale
    22 votes
    The true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely racehorse bred by small-town bartender Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites. Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope for their struggling community.
  • Dark Horse
    52
    Mimi Rogers, Ed Begley, Jr.
    86 votes
    Dark Horse is a 1992 American drama film directed by David Hemmings. The screenplay by Janet Maclean was adapted from an original story by Tab Hunter.
  • Tonka
    53
    Sal Mineo, Philip Carey, Jerome Courtland
    84 votes
    A Sioux brave's (Sal Mineo) beloved horse becomes the mount of a U.S. Cavalry captain (Philip Carey) bound for the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
  • Saving Winston
    54
    Victoria Emmons, Meghan McCabe-Habrat, Austin Kearney
    69 votes
    2011
  • The Horse Boy
    55
    Rupert Isaacson, Kristin Neff, Rowan Isaacson
    79 votes
    The Horse Boy is a 2009 documentary film directed by Michael O. Scott. A family travels through Mongolia in search of a mysterious shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son.
  • The Nest
    56
    Jude Law, Carrie Coon, Oona Roche
    18 votes
    The Nest is a 2020 thriller film directed by Sean Durkin. Life for an entrepreneur (Jude Law) and his American family begins to take a twisted turn after moving into an English country manor.
  • 12 Strong
    57
    Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña
    16 votes
    In the wake of Sept. 11, Capt. Mitch Nelson leads a U.S. Special Forces team into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. Once there, the soldiers develop an uneasy partnership with the Northern Alliance to take down the Taliban and its al-Qaida allies. Outgunned and outnumbered, Nelson and his forces face overwhelming odds in a fight against a ruthless enemy that takes no prisoners.
  • Rodeo Girl
    58
    Katharine Ross, Wilford Brimley, Bo Hopkins
    16 votes
    Rodeo Girl is a 1980 American family drama film directed by Jackie Cooper. Sammy Garrett, the wife of a champion rodeo performer, is tired of her subsidiary role at home as a housewife. So she becomes an aspiring rodeo rider herself, encouraged by her one-time performer mother and eventually confronts her new lifestyle despite her husband's disapproval.
  • In Pursuit of Honor
    59
    Don Johnson, Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar
    78 votes
    After disobeying orders from Col. John Hardesty (Bob Gunton), Sgt. John Libbey (Don Johnson) is sent to an Army base in the American Southwest and, along with Lt. Marshall Buxton (Craig Sheffer), given the horrifying task of sending 500 horses to their deaths. Though Gen. Douglas MacArthur (James Sikking) believes that the invention of motorized tanks has made the animals obsolete, Libbey and Buxton decide to try to transport the horses all the way to the Canadian border, where they'll be safe.
  • Rodeo & Juliet
    60

    Rodeo & Juliet

    Krista Allen, Buck Taylor, Tim Abell
    17 votes