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Dreamer (2005 film)
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story is a 2005 American sports drama, John Gatins' directorial debut, starring Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning as a father and daughter rehabilitating the injured racehorse Sonador, inspired by Mariah's Storm.
Hidalgo (film)
Hidalgo (2004) is a Touchstone adventure film directed by Joe Johnston, starring Viggo Mortensen as Frank T. Hopkins, who rides his mustang in the 3,000-mile Ocean of Fire race across Arabia; its true-story claims were disputed.
Lean on Pete
Lean on Pete is a 2017 drama by Andrew Haigh, adapted from Willy Vlautin's 2010 novel, starring Charlie Plummer as a teen who journeys across the Pacific Northwest with a failing racehorse; premiered at Venice 2017, released by A24 in 2018.
National Velvet (film)
National Velvet (1944) is an MGM Technicolor family drama directed by Clarence Brown, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney, adapted from Enid Bagnold's novel; Velvet Brown rides The Pie in the Grand National and is disqualified after winning.
Racing Stripes
Racing Stripes is a 2005 American family sports comedy directed by Frederik Du Chau about a zebra raised on a Kentucky farm who trains to race against horses.
Seabiscuit (film)
Seabiscuit (2003) is Gary Ross's sports drama based on Laura Hillenbrand's book, starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, and Chris Cooper; it grossed $148.3 million and earned Best Picture and Best Film Editing Oscar nominations.
Secretariat (film)
Secretariat (2010) is a Walt Disney Pictures sports drama directed by Randall Wallace, starring Diane Lane as owner Penny Chenery and John Malkovich as trainer Lucien Laurin, dramatizing the 1973 Triple Crown; noted for liberties from William Nack's book.
The Black Stallion (film)
The Black Stallion is a 1979 American family adventure drama directed by Carroll Ballard, adapted from Walter Farley's children's novel about a boy and a wild stallion.