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Dream Horse

Name: Dream Horse
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2021-05-21
Cast: Toni Collette, Owen Teale, Damian Lewis, Karl Johnson, Siân Phillips

2021 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Rush or Ford v Ferrari, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites. Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope in their struggling community.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Euros Lyn

Toni ColletteJan Vokes
Owen TealeBrian Vokes
Damian LewisHoward Davies
Karl JohnsonKerby
Siân PhillipsMaureen
Joanna PageAngela Davies
Alan DavidBert
Lynda BaronElsie
Steffan RhodriGerwyn
Anthony O'DonnellMaldwyn