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2015·PG

Dark Horse

DramaDocumentary1h 26m

🍅96%

🍅

96%

Tomatometer

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76%

Popcornmeter

5.4

TMDB

Storyline

The larger than life true story of how 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.

Trailers

2 videos

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Dark Horse (2015) Trailer

Dark Horse Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary HD

Dark Horse Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary HD

Details

DirectorLouise Osmond

ReleasedApr 17, 2015

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Picturehouse Entertainment

Film4 Productions

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

7 fresh · 0 rotten

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.”

96% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

J

J. Hoberman

RTTabletAug 16, 2017

The funny, sad Dark Horse adds a creepy loser in love to the director's catalog of misanthropes.

K

Kate Erbland

RTIndieWireJan 2, 2017

It's a true winner and a genuine crowdpleaser, a human story told well through one incredible animal.

S

Scott Marks

RTSan Diego ReaderJun 10, 2016

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.

M

Matt Brunson

RTFilm FrenzyAug 18, 2021

The whole affair has a Caddyshack-esque "snobs against the slobs" vibe to it.

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Information

Title

Dark Horse

Released

Apr 17, 2015

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 26m

Status

Released

Studios

Picturehouse Entertainment, Film4 Productions

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