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War Horse

2011 · Movie · PG-13 · 146 min · ★ 7.3 · 73% critics

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As World War I begins, a young farm boy is separated from the horse he raised when the animal is sold into military service. The horse’s perilous journey across the war-torn countryside connects him with soldiers and civilians on all sides, while the boy searches the battlefields of France, determined to reunite with his friend.

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Details
Years
2011
Release date
2011-12-25
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
146 min
Critic score
73/100
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (3,686 votes)
Box office
$177,584,879
Budget
$66,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a heartfelt World War I story that balances danger with hope and focuses on connection more than constant combat, especially if you like Saving Private Ryan; Not for you if you dislike sentimentality or long runtimes.

Pros: emotional bond and loyalty; sweeping wartime journey; memorable battle moments | Cons: overly sentimental at times; long runtime and pacing; far-fetched coincidences

Themes

  • world war i
  • horse
  • farm life
  • execution
  • trapped
  • alcoholic
  • cavalry
  • plowing
  • artillery
  • depressing

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Original Score · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound Editing · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 2012 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 2012 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Steven Spielberg