War Horse

Name: War Horse
Released: 2011-12-25
Cast: Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Peter Mullan, Niels Arestrup, Jeremy Irvine

War Horse

PG-13
2h 26m
2011

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From legendary director Steven Spielberg comes the epic adventure War Horse, a tale of incredible loyalty, hope and tenacity. Based on the Tony award-winning Broadway play, and set against the sweeping canvas of World War I, this deeply heartfelt story begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and his young trainer Albert. When they're forced apart by war, we follow Joey's extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of everyone he meets. War Horse is a "Genuine Movie Masterpiece" and one of the most powerful and moving stories of friendship ever told.

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Producer:

Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy

Writer:

Lee Hall, Richard Curtis

Cast:

Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Peter Mullan, Niels Arestrup, Jeremy Irvine

Featurette

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War Horse: The Journey Home

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An Extra's Point Of View

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Through The Producer's Lens

Making Of

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A Filmmaking Journey

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The Sound Of War Horse

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Editing & Scoring

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

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Critics Consensus: Technically superb, proudly sentimental, and unabashedly old-fashioned, War Horse is an emotional drama that tugs the heartstrings with Spielberg's customary flair.

Reviews

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Danilo Castro

“War Horse” is a solid effort from an all-time filmmaker, so it will always be looked upon as lesser. If someone else had made it, its reputation might be better, but as it stands, it’s a solid effort with some remarkable flourishes and structural flaws.

Spielberg delivers an instant classic, and one of 2011’s very best films.

Spielberg is mindful of the family audience, but still captures the misery of trench combat.

Flaws aside, “War Horse” is a very watchable film and even flirts with occasional greatness. As expected, it’s technically sound with some beautiful camera work, fantastic locations, and crisp editing.

August 21, 2022

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Every Movie Has a Lesson

Don Shanahan

War is still cruel and violent and Spielberg doesn't shy away from that. The realism balances the mythic overtones.

March 8, 2022

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