War Horse

War Horse (2011)

12A
13/01/2012 (GB)
War, History, Adventure
2h 26m

Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship.

Overview

On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.

  • Steven SpielbergDirector
  • Richard CurtisWriter
  • Lee HallScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $66,000,000

  • Revenue

    $177,584,879

Keywords

  • world war i
  • horse
  • farm life
  • execution
  • trapped
  • alcoholic
  • cavalry
  • plowing
  • artillery
  • candid
  • loving
  • depressing
  • compassionate

Top Billed Cast

Jeremy Irvine

Jeremy Irvine

Albert Narracott

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Ted Narracott

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Rose Narracott

Niels Arestrup

Niels Arestrup

Grandfather

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Lyons

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston

Capt. James Nicholls

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Maj. Jamie Stewart

Celine Buckens

Celine Buckens

Emilie

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Geordie Soldier

Patrick Kennedy

Patrick Kennedy

Lt. Charlie Waverly

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