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The Mustang

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2019 | 96 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 Bronson or The Shawshank Redemption, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

  • Matthias SchoenaertsRoman Coleman
  • Jason MitchellHenry
  • Gideon AdlonMartha
  • Connie BrittonPsychologist
  • Bruce DernMyles
  • Josh StewartDan
  • Noel GugliemiRoberto
  • Thomas SmittleTom
  • Santina MuhaWoman
  • Kelly RichardsonPrison Guard #2