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Flicka (2006) -- Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch.
Flicka (2006) -- Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch.
Flicka (2006) -- Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch.
Flicka (2006) -- Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch.
Flicka (2006) -- Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch.

Overview

User Rating:
5.7/10   2,469 votes
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Director:
Michael Mayer
Writers (WGA):
Mark Rosenthal (screenplay) &
Lawrence Konner (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
20 October 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Adventure | Drama | Family more
Tagline:
The biggest dreams take the most courage.
Plot:
Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own -- an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Wyoming in all its splendor more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tim McGraw ... Rob McLaughlin
Maria Bello ... Nell McLaughlin

Alison Lohman ... Katy McLaughlin
Ryan Kwanten ... Howard McLaughlin

Danny Pino ... Jack

Dallas Roberts ... Gus

Kaylee DeFer ... Miranda Koop

Jeffrey Nordling ... Rick Koop

Dey Young ... Esther Koop
Nick Searcy ... Norbert Rye
Buck Taylor ... Wagner

Wade Williams ... Man with Clipboard
David Burton ... Rider #6

John O'Brien ... Mr. Masterson
Armie Hammer ... Male Prefect
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
My Friend Flicka (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some mild language.
Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

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Trivia:
When Katy disguises herself as a boy for the wild horse race, you can hear her name being announced in the background as "Ken", just like the original male character from the "My Friend Flicka" book. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Flicka is attacked, it's pouring rain. Then, when the camera zooms in on Flicka's head, everything is dry. more
Quotes:
Rob McLaughlin: There's no good reason why this animal should be alive. more
Movie Connections:
References Sexy Beast (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Go Johnny more

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
Wyoming in all its splendor, 20 December 2007
7/10
Author: jotix100 from New York

Mary O'Hara's novel "My Friend Flicka" is the basis for this wonderful family oriented movie. Directed by Michael Mayer, a man whose work we had admired before, offers a positive view of a Wyoming family that is struggling to make a living out the ranch where they raise horses and the changes that are happening around them.

At the center of the story is Katy McLaughlin, a young woman who is happier being in the family ranch than at the boarding school, where she seems to be out of place. When Katy goes back home after not completing a key exam, she begins to feel like a human being. All the great outdoors are at her finger tips. The horses she loves are also part of her life.

A fearless rider, Katy is surprised one day by a mountain lion who comes near her. A mustang that appears out of nowhere comes to her rescue, attracting Katy's attention. A bond will develop between the young woman and the horse that will prove it to be a mutual love and respect they feel about one another. She names the horse Flicka and becomes her champion when her father feels a mustang doesn't belong in the ranch because what it will do to the other pure bred horses. In the end, the father, as well as the family realize how deep Katy cares for Flicka and the way the horse responds to her.

Alison Lohman, who is seen as Flicka, is an actress that seems a natural no matter what role she is asked to play. Tim McGraw does justice to the father, and lovely Maria Bello is perfect as the mother.

The beautiful cinematography by J. Michael Muro does wonders to create the right atmosphere in which the action is presented. The same can be said for the musical score of Aaron Zigman, which is tuneful and fits well in the picture. There is no doubt Michael Mayer will continue to surprise us in his future projects.

Highly recommended for all families.

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