Dark Horse
Seen it?2015 | 86 min | Drama, Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who get choked up at a comeback and anyone who's ever talked to their pet. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 26 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Louise Osmond