The Rocking Horse Winner
Seen it?1977 | 30 min | TV Movie, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
Nigel Rhodes plays a boy who, while riding his wooden rocking horse, can predict which horse will win at the race.
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 powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Medak
- Kenneth MoreUncle Oscar
- Nigel RhodesPaul
- Angela ThorneMother
- Peter CellierFather
- Chris HarrisBassett
- Gwen NelsonNanny