20 Best Horse Movies That Are the Mane Event
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There's nothing that can compare to the experience of loving a horse. Ree Drummond and her crew of cowboys know all about it! "Caring for horses is very different than caring for cattle. They don't call 'em wild horses for nothing!" She once said about the steeds on her ranch. "But the work is worth it. There's nothing better than watching the horses run free... Aren’t horses such majestic creatures?" Not everyone gets to experience this, which is why watching movies about horses are the next best thing.
If you're someone who can't get enough of action movies, you'll love the story about a man searching for his lost equine friend on the battlefields of France in the intense film, War Horse. If you're searching for more of a romantic movie, films like The World We Make are perfect for those who live vicariously through on-screen love stories. Those who love inspiring movies based on true stories will be intrigued by movies like Secretariat and Ride Like a Girl. And if feel-good movies are your favorite, check out Dreamer or Black Beauty. Oh, and don't worry, we've added in some comedy movies like Racing Stripes for those who just need to let out a good laugh, too!
There are so many great choices, so read on for the best ones.
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Seabiscuit
Everyone loves a heartfelt true story, especially when it has to do with an animal. Seabiscuit tells the tale of a racehorse who raised the morale of the country during the depression era. Yes, you'll feel inspired after watching!
All The Pretty Horses
Matt Damon plays a cowboy who travels south after losing the home he was raised in. Searching for a new cowboy way of life, he finds just that and more when him and his buddy come across a ranch that brings them friendship, love, and community.
Horse Camp
A teen gal named Kathy is more than excited to go to horse camp for the summer. What she doesn't see coming, though, is to make an instant enemy, Stacy. Kathy must figure out what's more important to her, winning a competition or making lifelong friends.
50 to 1
This group of cowboys may not be the sharpest bunch, but they're full of love and passion for horse racing. Though, their one qualifying horse just happens to have a crooked set of hooves. Can this experience show them the beauty of being different?
Before They Vanish
Frank is an older man who has been taking care of over 300 horses for most of his life. Now that he is slowing down a bit, he's finding it hard to keep up with this task. He must figure out a way to make sure these horses are taken care of when he's no longer around.
Secretariat
This housewife has no horse-racing knowledge. But when her father becomes ill, she decides to take over his stable in Virginia, where she meets Secretariat, the racehorse she hopes to turn into a champion.
Racing Stripes
Stripes isn't a racehorse... or even a horse for that matter! But that doesn't stop him from competing with them in this family-friendly movie.
War Horse
Piece of advice: never separate a man from his horse—and especially don't sell it to the British cavalry amidst World War I. Because they will try to reunite, no matter the cost!
Black Beauty
This is a modern take on the classic that we all know and love: Black Beauty. This time around, a disheartened teen finds that she has a lot in common with a wild horse separated from its family.
Casey's Shadow
Looking for a humorous and easy watch for the whole family? Then this flick about a family of horse trainers will do the trick.
Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
This nationally ranked barrel racer became paralyzed from the waist down after barely surviving a car crash. However, neither she nor her horse gives up on the rodeo dream.
Spirit Untamed
In this remake, a young girl befriends a wild horse named Spirit. The inseparable pair are tested when plans to capture Spirit and his herd conspire.
Dreamer
An injured horse makes its way into a father's life. His rocky relationship with his young daughter is mended as they help nurse the steed together.
Flicka
This is a heartwarming story of a 14-year-old girl who sets out on a heroic mission to save a wild fable horse from a man with bad intentions.
The Silver Brumby
This film tells the tale of the legendary "Prince of the Brumbies" and one man's mission to tame one for himself.
Lean on Pete
You might want to bring the tissues for this one: A teen boy saves a fading racehorse after learning about his plans to be sold and slaughtered.
Cry Macho
Clint Eastwood plays a one-time rodeo star who helps bring a young boy from rural Mexico back to his Texas home. The pair both learn valuable lessons and ultimately what it means to be a good man.
The Horse Whisperer
A young girl and her horse are both injured after a treacherous accident. With nowhere else to turn, her mother reaches out to 'The Horse Whisperer' for help.
The World We Make
An equestrian and her boyfriend spark a strong romance that ruffles the people in their town. Will the bias of others get in the way of their relationship?
Ride Like a Girl
In this true story, a woman follows her dreams of being a jockey. Can she be the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup?
Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.
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