Lean on Pete(2018)
“You can’t get anywhere on your own.”
Overview
Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.
Director
Andrew Haigh
Studio
The Bureau
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Charlie Plummer
as Charley
Amy Seimetz
as Lynn
Travis Fimmel
as Ray
Steve Buscemi
as Del
Jason Beem
as Race Announcer
Tolo Tuitele
as Lynn's Husband
Ayanna Berkshire
as Cop 1
Connor Brenes
as Cop 2
Kurt Conroyd
as Nurse
Chloë Sevigny
as Bonnie
Dennis Fitzpatrick
as Old Timer
Rusty Tennant
as Portland Downs Security Guard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
The Bureau • Film4 Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lean on Pete?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lean on Pete (2018).
What is Lean on Pete about?▼
Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.
Who directed Lean on Pete?▼
Lean on Pete was directed by Andrew Haigh and released in 2018. It is a drama, adventure film.
How long is Lean on Pete?▼
Lean on Pete has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Lean on Pete?▼
The cast of Lean on Pete includes Charlie Plummer as Charley, Amy Seimetz as Lynn, Travis Fimmel as Ray, Steve Buscemi as Del, Jason Beem as Race Announcer and more.
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