Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer
Seen it?2009 | 110 min | Adventure
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who'll be looking things up afterwards and anyone with a bit of wanderlust, this one's for you. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Fans of 300 or The World's Fastest Indian should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Well paced, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Tornado is a true life story of patience, endurance and passion. The picture tells the story of two damaged souls: Pierre, a depressed and damaged young man and Tornado, an emotionally tormented horse. Sensing Tornado’s potential, Pierre travels to Noenieput, in the Groen Kalahari, to find Barrie Burger, a horse whisperer. With Barrie’s advice, Pierre and Tornado embark on a journey of healing
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
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Regardt van den Bergh
- Quentin KrogPierre van Rooyen
- Danny KeoghBarrie Burger
- Leán van den BerghMeretha
- Joanie CombrinkAnette Burger
- Angelique PretoriusJessica
- Carl StemmetMatt
- Tommy KydSimon
- Jennifer SteynSarah Carter
- Richard van der WesthuizenCharl Joubert
- Ivan BothaAthlete