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War Horse

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
156K
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POPULARITY
3,939
366
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
156K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,939
366
  • Director
    • 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
Top credits
  • Director
    • 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
    • 573User reviews
    • 400Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 77 nominations total

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    War Horse: Teaser Trailer
    "Cavalry Charges The Germans"
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    "Cavalry Charges The Germans"

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    Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Kennedy, and Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
    Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch in War Horse (2011)
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    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)

    Top cast

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    Jeremy Irvine
    Jeremy Irvine
    • Albert Narracottas Albert Narracott
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Rose Narracottas Rose Narracott
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Lyonsas Lyons
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Maj. Jamie Stewartas Maj. Jamie Stewart
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Ted Narracottas Ted Narracott
    Niels Arestrup
    Niels Arestrup
    • Grandfatheras Grandfather
    Tom Hiddleston
    Tom Hiddleston
    • Capt. Nichollsas Capt. Nicholls
    Celine Buckens
    Celine Buckens
    • Emilieas Emilie
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Geordie Soldieras Geordie Soldier
    Patrick Kennedy
    Patrick Kennedy
    • Lt. Charlie Waverlyas Lt. Charlie Waverly
    Leonard Carow
    Leonard Carow
    • Michaelas Michael
    David Kross
    David Kross
    • Guntheras Gunther
    Matt Milne
    Matt Milne
    • Andrew Eastonas Andrew Easton
    Robert Emms
    Robert Emms
    • David Lyonsas David Lyons
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Sgt. Fryas Sgt. Fry
    Nicolas Bro
    Nicolas Bro
    • Friedrichas Friedrich
    Rainer Bock
    Rainer Bock
    • Brandtas Brandt
    Hinnerk Schönemann
    • German Soldier in No Man's Landas German Soldier in No Man's Land
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Lee Hall(screenplay by)
      • Richard Curtis(screenplay by)
      • Michael Morpurgo(based on the novel by)
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    Storyline

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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 reviews573

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Brown Beauty
    Spielberg's film is his vision of Michael Morpurgo's beloved book, which must surely now be essential reading for all kids, if it wasn't before.

    Superficially it's about a horse named Joey and a boy called Albert, who become inseparable through a series of unfortunate events – World War I being one of them. A closer look reveals a story of such overwhelming humanity that I was bowled over. Spielberg was the only director for this film because he knows what it means to be a child.

    Whether or not it is apparent in the book, there's no doubt this is a war film, one that ranks with Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Schindler's List'. Emily Watson's character utters a line about the refusal of being proud of killing, which is the line one might use to summarise the film's point. Because Spielberg is Jewish, this line is pregnant with meaning. It's his noble way of saying that, despite the suffering received by his kin, he is willing to forgive their oppressors.

    There's a scene where Joey is trapped by barbed-wire in no man's land and is freed by the combined effort of an Englishman and a German, who put aside their differences under the name of human decency. The scene is breathtaking, and it's the sort which no-one does better than Spielberg.

    Long-time collaborator John Williams provides a moving score, regardless of its resemblance to the one he composed for 'Saving Private Ryan'. Director of Photography Janusz Kaminski reminds us of the beauty of our rural regions by photographing the Devonshire countryside with reverence.

    Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, David Thewlis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Niels Arestrup and Tom Hiddleston form the principal cast and are wonderful. Nothing could have prepared me for how much I'd be moved. There's no reason why you won't be.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Warhorse
    • Filming locations
      • Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Reliance Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $66,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $79,884,879
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,515,402
      • Dec 25, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $177,584,879
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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