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Dark Horse

Play trailer 2:19 Poster for Dark Horse PG 2016 1h 26m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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A barmaid in a poor Welsh mining village convinces some of her fellow residents to pool their resources to compete in the "sport of kings" with a racehorse they would breed and raise.
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Critics Consensus

Dark Horse offers a thoroughly crowd-pleasing look at an incredible -- and inspirational -- real-life story that will thrill equine enthusiasts and novices alike.

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J. Hoberman Tablet Aug 16, 2017
The funny, sad Dark Horse adds a creepy loser in love to the director's catalog of misanthropes. Go to Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire Jan 2, 2017
B+
It's a true winner and a genuine crowdpleaser, a human story told well through one incredible animal. Go to Full Review Scott Marks San Diego Reader Jun 10, 2016
3/5
Fantasy fulfillment for those wondering what would happen if Ma & Pa Kettle hauled Mr. Ed to Del Mar and pulled up a stall adjacent to the high-hatted muckety mucks. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Aug 18, 2021
3/4
The whole affair has a Caddyshack-esque "snobs against the slobs" vibe to it. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Feb 3, 2021
4/5
It's a fable of empowerment, of beating the odds, but Osmond's deft hand ensures it never feels manipulative. Go to Full Review Sura Wood Bay Area Reporter Jun 18, 2020
Using video footage, old photos, reenactments and interviews with the spunky local inhabitants, Osmond reconstructs a story of a willful, competitive animal who could and did, and the town that loved her for it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 May 13, 2025 Rated PG for Mild Thematic Elements, and Language. Based on a true story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Carolyn N @PonySoldier Aug 12, 2023 I really enjoyed this interesting documentary/movie. The real life characters are entertaining and the amazing horse is the star of the show. The editing, direction and cinematography are excellent. See more Georgan G @RT98616417 Apr 28, 2023 Nice story in many ways, especially that they saw the horse as part of their family, not just an investment. Horse racing is an inhumane "sport," but this true event has some value in terms of seeing animals as partners, not "property." See more Jun 29, 2017 A polished documentary with a simple sustained premise. It's an uplifting and inspiring true story. See more Apr 7, 2017 I really enjoyed it, if you like the underdog in sport you will love this true story See more Apr 4, 2017 Not a fan of horse racing because of the amount of horses that get killed, but this was a great story, not only because a group of friends in Wales decided to breed a race horse but because when the horse was injured they didn't let him die. He went on to recover and race again and now is enjoying his retirement. See more Read all reviews
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Louise Osmond

Director

Tony Kerby

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Maureen Jones

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Eddie Thomas

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Judith Dawson

Producer

Julian Ware

Executive Producer

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Synopsis A barmaid in a poor Welsh mining village convinces some of her fellow residents to pool their resources to compete in the "sport of kings" with a racehorse they would breed and raise.
Director
Louise Osmond
Producer
Judith Dawson
Screenwriter
Louise Osmond
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Sony Pictures Classics
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 6, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$749.6K
Runtime
1h 26m
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