War Pony
Seen it?2023 | 114 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The interlocking stories of two Lakota boys growing up on Pine Ridge Reservation. At 23, Bill just wants to make something of himself. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Matho can’t wait to become a man. Bound by their shared search for belonging, each of the boys grapple with identity, family, and loss, as they navigate their unique paths to manhood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$101K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 83K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gina Gammell, Riley Keough
- Jojo Bapteise WhitingBill
- LaDainian Crazy ThunderMatho
- Robert StoverColton
- Ashley SheltonAllison
- Iona Red BearAuntie
- Ta-Yamni Long Black CatDonny
- Wilma ColhofMama
- Jeremy Corbin CottierBaby Worm
- Woodrow Lone ElkElias
- Sprague HollanderTim