War Horse(2011)
“Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship.”
Overview
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
DreamWorks Pictures
Budget
$66M
Revenue
$178M
Cast
Jeremy Irvine
as Albert Narracott
Peter Mullan
as Ted Narracott
Emily Watson
as Rose Narracott
Niels Arestrup
as Grandfather
David Thewlis
as Lyons
Tom Hiddleston
as Capt. James Nicholls
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Maj. Jamie Stewart
Céline Buckens
as Emilie
Toby Kebbell
as Geordie Soldier
Patrick Kennedy
as Lt. Charlie Waverly
Leonard Carow
as Michael
David Kross
as Gunther
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$66M
Box Office
$178M
Production Companies
DreamWorks Pictures • Reliance Entertainment • Amblin Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch War Horse?▼
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What is War Horse about?▼
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
Who directed War Horse?▼
War Horse was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 2011. It is a war, history, adventure, drama film.
How long is War Horse?▼
War Horse has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
Who stars in War Horse?▼
The cast of War Horse includes Jeremy Irvine as Albert Narracott, Peter Mullan as Ted Narracott, Emily Watson as Rose Narracott, Niels Arestrup as Grandfather, David Thewlis as Lyons and more.
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