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Overview

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6.3/10   14,897 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Nick Evans (novel)
Eric Roth (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
15 May 1998 (USA) more
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Plot:
The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 16 nominations more
User Comments:
A superb drama of fantastic technical quality. more (238 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Robert Redford ... Tom Booker

Kristin Scott Thomas ... Annie MacLean

Sam Neill ... Robert MacLean

Dianne Wiest ... Diane Booker

Scarlett Johansson ... Grace MacLean

Chris Cooper ... Frank Booker
Cherry Jones ... Liz Hammond
Ty Hillman ... Joe Booker

Kate Bosworth ... Judith (as Catherine Bosworth)
Austin Schwarz ... Twin #1
Dustin Schwarz ... Twin #2
Jeanette Nolan ... Ellen Booker
Steve Frye ... Hank
Don Edwards ... Smokey

Jessalyn Gilsig ... Lucy, Annie's Assistant
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for a disturbing accident scene.
Runtime:
170 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:10 | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #36000) | South Korea:12 | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12/9 | France:U | Germany:6 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG
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In the early scenes in New York, the film is presented in a standard 1.85:1 aspect ratio. As the location shifts to Montana, the film widens the viewing area to a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Briefly, we see the legs of Pilgrim sliding down the bank ahead of the other horse but it is the other horse who reaches the road first. Also Pilgrim alternates between standing and lying as he slides down the bank. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Judith: [waves] Hello!
Grace: [waves] Hello!
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Soundtrack:
A Soft Place to Fall more

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A superb drama of fantastic technical quality., 2 February 2006
8/10
Author: S.C. Skafte from Nova Scotia, Canada

I'll admit that I didn't expect much from "The Horse Whisperer". Even though I had seen (and greatly enjoyed) Redford's earlier directorial attempts (Ordinary People, A River Runs Through It, Quiz Show), this just seemed to be a very ordinary and cheesy 90s drama. While it does have moments that are a bit over-done, it is quite touching and inspiring. I particularly enjoyed the character played by Scarlett Johansson, which was quite unusual and well-thought-out for the character of a teenage girl. Robert Redford is not only brilliant as the title character, he gives the full force of his directorial talents to this picture, and it shows. Coupled with the truly flawless cinematography of Robert Richardson, this is one of the most fantastic-looking films I have ever seen.

I must recommend this film, not only as a visual experience, but an excellent family drama.

8.3 out of 10

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