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Seabiscuit

Seen it?

2003 | 141 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.1 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. 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
Made for history buffs. If you loved Ford v Ferrari or Rudy, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 7 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $148 million worldwide on a $87 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 238K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gary Ross

  • Tobey MaguireRed Pollard
  • David McCulloughNarrator
  • Jeff BridgesCharles Howard
  • Chris CooperTom Smith
  • Elizabeth BanksMarcela Howard
  • Gary L. StevensGeorge Woolf
  • Eddie JonesSamuel D. Riddle
  • William H. MacyTick Tock McGlaughlin
  • Royce D. ApplegateDutch Doogan
  • Chris McCarronCharley Kurtsinger