Secretariat
Seen it?2010 | 123 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10). 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Ford v Ferrari or Seabiscuit, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$60 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 135K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Randall Wallace
- Diane LanePenny Chenery
- John MalkovichLucien Laurin
- Scott GlennChris Chenery
- Dylan WalshJack Tweedy
- Fred ThompsonBull Hancock
- Margo MartindaleMiss Ham
- Nelsan EllisEddie Sweat
- James CromwellOgden Phipps
- Otto ThorwarthRonnie Turcotte
- Michael HardingE.V. Benjamin