Highest-Rated Movies about 'Horses', Sort by Popularity

Virginia's Run (2003), Speedy (1928), American Mustang (2013), The Misfits (1961), War Horse (2011), The Littlest Horse Thieves (1977), Smoky (1946), Return to Snowy River (1988) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Horses movies.

#1. Virginia's Run (2003)

Storyline: When fisherman Ford Lofton's (Gabriel Byrne) wife dies in a horseback riding accident, the devastated widower tells his daughters they can no longer ride. The younger of the two, Virginia (Lindze Letherman), can't shake her passion for horses, and cares for a young foal named Stormy behind her father's back. When Ford moves to sell Stormy, the girl enlists a friendly horse trainer named Jessie Eastwood (Joanne Whalley) to try to change Ford's mind and let Virginia keep Stormy for her own.

Plot Keywords: widower, daughter, horse trainer, horse, sister, charming, emotional ...

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#2. Speedy (1928)

Storyline: "Speedy" loses his job as a soda-jerk, then spends the day with his girl at Coney Island. He then becomes a cab driver and delivers Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium, where he stays to see the game. When the railroad tries to run the last horse-drawn trolley (operated by his girl's grandfather) out of business, "Speedy" organizes the neighborhood oldtimers to thwart their scheme.—Herman Seifer <alagain@aol.com>

Plot Keywords: taxi driver, girlfriend, grandfather, babe ruth, police officer, city official, frenetic ...

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#3. American Mustang (2013)

Storyline: In an artful blend of exquisite nature documentary and character-driven narrative, the majestic wild horses of the American West are revealed in stereoscopic 3D as never before. The wonder in a girl's eye pulls us into the drama that unfolds on hundreds of millions of acres of public land. The battle lines have long been carved into the landscape, and the players are deeply entrenched. Yet as the subtle choreography that has evolved over thousands of years begins, we are captivated. The intricate dance between a man and a wild horse presents lessons for us all, even the battle-hardened special interest groups fighting for the place of the AMERICAN MUSTANG.—American Mustang Team

Plot Keywords: girl, horse, engaging, fascinating, california, horses, history ...

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#4. The Misfits (1961)

Storyline: Dpressed divorcèe, Roslyn Tabor (Monroe), and Gay Langland (Gable), an aging ex-cowboy, who survives by rounding up and catching mustangs (and sselling them to slaughterhouses Wallach plays Guido, Langland's pilot partner, and Clift plays Perce Howland, a drifter rodeo rider.

Plot Keywords: divorcée, cowboy, gambler, rodeo rider, drifter, friend, winsome ...

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#5. War Horse (2011)

Storyline: On the outbreak of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse 'Joey' is sold to the Cavalry by his Father. After being sent to France, in a bid to survive, Joey has an unexpected journey across war torn Europe. Albert enlists in the British Army, and is wounded during the Battle of the Somme. Whilst recovering in Hospital, he learns of a Horse, found in no mans land.

Plot Keywords: farm boy, horse, father, british officer, german soldier, incredible, heartwarming ...

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#6. The Littlest Horse Thieves (1977)

Storyline: When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they're caught, it's up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what's right.—Kathy Li

Plot Keywords: young boy, young girl, mother, father, lord, emotional, engaging ...

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#7. Smoky (1946)

Storyline: Clint Barkley (MacMurray) first sees Smoky as a runaway, and drives him back to the ranch where he meets the owner, Julie Richards (Anne Baxter). He is given a job on her ranch, but the head cowhand is doubtful about Clint and fears that since he refuses to talk about himself, he must have some dreadful secret in his past. Clint and Smoky become close to each other, weathering the hardships of Western life and the suspicions of others together, until one day, Smoky tragically vanishes. Will Clint ever see him again?—melissa-bur

Plot Keywords: cowboy, rancher, horse, brother, heartwarming, charming, ranch ...

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#8. Return to Snowy River (1988)

Storyline: Young Jim Craig returns to the Australian high country, after being away herding the horses he caught and sold, in order to provide a stake for his future. He finds things quite different than when he left: his girlfriend, Jessica Harrison, is being pursued by a rich suitor, Jessica's father wants him out of her life, and the residents of the high country are being driven out by the wealthier low country ranchers. Jim definitely has his work cut out for him.—Marinelle K. Szenasy

Plot Keywords: cattleman, love interest, father, banker, son, romantic rival, tender ...

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#10. The Black Stallion Returns (1983)

Storyline: Walter is told by his boss, Sara, to deliver an urgent letter to Henri de Corinthe. On the way he finds a beautiful woman he had been eying in a nightclub, lying in the road, bound up. He takes her to a villa to get a doctor, and ends up being locked in a bedroom with her. While she is making love to him, he has visions of surrealistic images from René Magritte's paintings. In the morning, the girl, Marie-Ange, has vanished, the villa looks derelict, and his neck is bleeding. Was it all just a nightmare?—Will Gilbert

Plot Keywords: young boy, stallion, friend, sheik, henchman, jockey, melodramatic ...

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#11. My Pal Trigger (1946)

Storyline: Gabby refuses to breed his horse the Golden Sovereign with Roy's. When the Sovereign and Roy's horse escape, Skoville shoots the Sovereign by mistake but Roy is blamed and jailed. A year later Roy returns with Trigger, the son of the Sovereign. When Skoville slips and reveals he was present when the horse was shot, Roy sees a chance to clear his name.—Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>

Plot Keywords: horse, horse trader, rancher, nightclub owner, roy rogers, winsome, campy ...

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#12. Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)

Storyline: Cricket West is a hopeful actress with a plan and a pair of vocal chords that bring down the house. Along with her eccentric aunt, she plays host to the local jockeys, whose leader is the cocky but highly skilled Timmie Donovan. When a young English gentleman comes to town convincing Donovan to ride his horse in a high stakes race, the plot breaks into a speeding gallop. Donovan is disqualified from racing, but Cricket springs into action and heads into the home stretch riding high!—Shawn Ashley

Plot Keywords: jockey, niece, horse owner, young boy, uncle, gambler, charming ...

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#13. Run Wild, Run Free (1969)

Storyline: Philip Ransome, a northern English boy about ten-years-old, has been mute since age three and spends his days roaming the moors alone. His parents despair of a cure. One day, he sees a singular wild albino pony with blue eyes and befriends it avidly. A kindly retired Colonel, who accepts Philip as he is, a girl his age, and a pet falcon she gives him provide him with more things to love and care about. Gradually, Philip emerges from his shell. But the way out is full of heartbreak and setbacks.—Paul Emmons <pemmons@wcupa.edu>

Plot Keywords: young boy, father, mother, ex-soldier, horse, uplifting, touching ...

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#14. The First Auto (1927)

Storyline: Hank owns horses, stables horses and races horses. He favorite horse always wins and he is prosperous and will known. His son (Bob), however dreams only of the future of the horseless carriage and not of the horse. This causes problems between Hank and Bob. As the people in the town convert from horses to autos, Hank detests those who switch - so he looses his friends, his son Bob and finally his livery business. Bob leaves his flame Rose and goes to Detroit, gets involved with the auto industry and does very well. He does not forget Hank and promises to see him again, but Hank's hatred of the auto may cause the death of Bob.—Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>

Plot Keywords: father, son, horse, driver, mayor, amusing, melodramatic ...

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#15. The Appaloosa (1966)

Storyline: Matt Fletcher, a Mexican-American buffalo hunter is constantly harassed and humiliated by bandit general Chuy Medina. When the bandit steals his horse - the appaloosa of the title - he sets out to even scores; at the climax, single-handedly, he takes on the whole gang.—alfiehitchie

Plot Keywords: horse, bandit, beautiful woman, friend, gritty, fiery, border ...

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