The Derby Stallion
Seen it?2005 | 98 min | Drama, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 5 times its budget, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$4 million worldwide on a $750K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Clyde
- Zac EfronPatrick McCardle
- Bill CobbsHouston Jones
- William R. MosesJim McCardle
- Crystal HuntJill Overton
- Charles BlackPreacher
- Sarah BlackmanJulie Gillette
- Preston Wigasi BrantYoung Houston
- K.C. ClydeCoop
- Abrianna DavidsonAnnie McCardle
- Edward J. DavidsonCounty Worker