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The Horse Whisperer (1998)
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15 May 1998 (USA) morePlot:
The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 16 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(30 articles)
"Easy Virtue" review. Jessica Biel takes her shot at respectability. (From Movie Jungle. 22 May 2009)
Scarlett Johansson Becomes a Gladiatrix
(From Get The Big Picture. 8 March 2009, 11:19 AM, PDT)
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A superb drama of fantastic technical quality. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert Redford | ... | Tom Booker | |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | Annie MacLean | |
| Sam Neill | ... | Robert MacLean | |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Diane Booker | |
| Scarlett Johansson | ... | Grace MacLean | |
| Chris Cooper | ... | Frank Booker | |
| Cherry Jones | ... | Liz Hammond | |
| Ty Hillman | ... | Joe Booker | |
| Kate Bosworth | ... | Judith (as Catherine Bosworth) | |
| Austin Schwarz | ... | Twin #1 | |
| Dustin Schwarz | ... | Twin #2 | |
| Jeanette Nolan | ... | Ellen Booker | |
| Steve Frye | ... | Hank | |
| Don Edwards | ... | Smokey | |
| Jessalyn Gilsig | ... | Lucy, Annie's Assistant |
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Rated PG-13 for a disturbing accident scene.Parents Guide:
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170 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:10 | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #36000) | South Korea:12 | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12/9 | France:U | Germany:6 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PGFun Stuff
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Natalie Portman withdrew from the starring role in this movie to appear in "The Diary of Anne Frank" on Broadway instead. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Briefly, we see the legs of Pilgrim sliding down the bank ahead of the other horse but it is the other horse who reaches the road first. Also Pilgrim alternates between standing and lying as he slides down the bank. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast: Das Geständnis (#5.1)" (1999) moreSoundtrack:
A Soft Place to Fall moreFAQ
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I'll admit that I didn't expect much from "The Horse Whisperer". Even though I had seen (and greatly enjoyed) Redford's earlier directorial attempts (Ordinary People, A River Runs Through It, Quiz Show), this just seemed to be a very ordinary and cheesy 90s drama. While it does have moments that are a bit over-done, it is quite touching and inspiring. I particularly enjoyed the character played by Scarlett Johansson, which was quite unusual and well-thought-out for the character of a teenage girl. Robert Redford is not only brilliant as the title character, he gives the full force of his directorial talents to this picture, and it shows. Coupled with the truly flawless cinematography of Robert Richardson, this is one of the most fantastic-looking films I have ever seen.
I must recommend this film, not only as a visual experience, but an excellent family drama.
8.3 out of 10