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War Horse

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
160K
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Jeremy Irvine in War Horse (2011)
Set in Europe during WWI, when his beloved horse Joey is sold to the British cavalry, young Albert enlists (despite being underage) and heads to France to save his friend.
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Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on.Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on.Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
160K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,504
1
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Lee Hall(screenplay by)
    • Richard Curtis(screenplay by)
    • Michael Morpurgo(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Irvine
    • Emily Watson
    • David Thewlis
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Lee Hall(screenplay by)
    • Richard Curtis(screenplay by)
    • Michael Morpurgo(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Irvine
    • Emily Watson
    • David Thewlis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 578User reviews
    • 401Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars

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    "Cavalry Charges The Germans"
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    Photos189

    Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Kennedy, and Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Kennedy, and Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    David Kross and Leonard Carow in War Horse (2011)
    Steven Spielberg and Jeremy Irvine in War Horse (2011)
    Steven Spielberg and Jeremy Irvine in War Horse (2011)
    Jeremy Irvine in War Horse (2011)
    Jeremy Irvine in War Horse (2011)

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    Jeremy Irvine
    Jeremy Irvine
    • Albert Narracott
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Rose Narracott
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Lyons
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Maj. Jamie Stewart
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Ted Narracott
    Niels Arestrup
    Niels Arestrup
    • Grandfather
    Tom Hiddleston
    Tom Hiddleston
    • Capt. Nicholls
    Celine Buckens
    Celine Buckens
    • Emilie
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Geordie Soldier
    Patrick Kennedy
    Patrick Kennedy
    • Lt. Charlie Waverly
    Leonard Carow
    Leonard Carow
    • Michael
    David Kross
    David Kross
    • Gunther
    Matt Milne
    Matt Milne
    • Andrew Easton
    Robert Emms
    Robert Emms
    • David Lyons
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Sgt. Fry
    Nicolas Bro
    Nicolas Bro
    • Friedrich
    Rainer Bock
    Rainer Bock
    • Brandt
    Hinnerk Schönemann
    Hinnerk Schönemann
    • German Soldier in No Man's Land
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Lee Hall(screenplay by)
      • Richard Curtis(screenplay by)
      • Michael Morpurgo(based on the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      Director Steven Spielberg stated that the only digital effects used in the movie were three shots that lasted three seconds, and it was done to ensure the safety of the horse involved. Spielberg was quoted as saying, "That's the thing I'm most proud of. Everything you see on screen really happened."
    • Goofs
      Captain Nicholls is shown completely clean-shaven in 1914. In reality, British Army officers were not permitted to shave their upper lips until 1916.
    • Quotes

      Albert Narracott: We'll be alright Joey. We're the lucky ones, you and me. Lucky since the day I met you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 26 October 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      The Scarlet and the Blue
      By John Tams and Adrian Sutton

    User reviews578

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    7/10
    A Very Pretty Movie
    John Williams score - wall to wall - reminds us this is a Steven Spielberg film. The Spielberg from "Always" not the Spielberg from "Munich" To say the film is a sentimental boy and horse tale kinds of says it all but, to be honest, not quite all. The battle scenes, WWI this time, are from the same man (men) who gave us those glorious first 45 minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" The display of means is staggering. "Paths Of Glory" and "Pride Of The Marines" came to mind. Our hero, played by Jeremy Irvine, reminded me of young heroes in Disney movies, Tommy Kirk for instance. He's pretty and harmless. But the horse, well the horse is a whole other story. Brilliant performance. I think the Academy should be seriously considering an animal category. This year alone we had this remarkable horse, plus the amazing dogs in "Beginners" an "The Artist" I know, I'm rambling, well so did "War Horse" but in a much prettier way of course.
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    • littlemartinarocena
    • Dec 26, 2011

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2011 (United States)
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    • Filming locations
      • Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Reliance Entertainment
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    • 2 hours 26 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1

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