
War Horse
2011 · Movie · PG-13 · 146 min · ★ 7.3 · 73% critics
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 Award — Best Original Score · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound Editing · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 2012 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2012 · nominated
Cast & crew

Jeremy Irvine
as Albert Narracott

Peter Mullan
as Ted Narracott

Emily Watson
as Rose Narracott

Niels Arestrup
as Grandfather

David Thewlis
as Lyons

Tom Hiddleston
as Capt. James Nicholls

Benedict Cumberbatch
as Maj. Jamie Stewart

Céline Buckens
as Emilie

Toby Kebbell
as Geordie Soldier

Patrick Kennedy
as Lt. Charlie Waverly
Directed by Steven Spielberg