Black Beauty
Seen it?2020 | 110 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Born free in the American West, Black Beauty is a horse rounded up and brought to Birtwick Stables, where she meets spirited teenager Jo Green. The two forge a bond that carries Beauty through the different chapters, challenges and adventures.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 94K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ashley Avis
- Kate WinsletBlack Beauty (voice)
- Mackenzie FoyJo Green
- Iain GlenJohn Manly
- Calam LynchGeorge Winthorp
- Claire ForlaniMrs. Winthorp
- Fern DeaconGeorgina Winthorp
- David SherwoodMr. York
- Bjorn SteinbachMario
- Patrick LysterMr. Winthrop
- Max RaphaelJames