Running Free

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Running Free

G

Released Jun 2, 2000

1h 21m

Kids & Family

Drama

Animation

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In 1914, Lucky, a young foal, is born aboard a German supply steamer transporting his mother and other workhorses to Africa. Soon parted from his mother and terribly vulnerable, the foal is adopted by an orphaned stable boy in a mining town. When the town evacuates due to encroaching war, Lucky is abandoned and ventures into the surrounding desert. Following the lead of a young Bushman girl and later an Oryx antelope, the foal learns how to survive in the harsh setting.

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Critics Consensus

The narration in Running Free detracts from its beauty, and pushes the film to the point of absurdity.

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Norman Wilner

Toronto Star

The human actors are colourless, the pacing lifeless, and the drama stillborn.

Jan 1, 2000

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Robert Koehler

Variety

Running Free is the only evidence anyone will ever need to demonstrate what a ruinous trend wallpapered narration has become.

Jan 1, 2000

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Monica Eng

Chicago Tribune

Until we really know what animals are thinking, it's probably best to leave talking animal stories in the care of comedic filmmakers.

Jan 1, 2000

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Randy White

Common Sense Media

Cruel treatment of horses may upset some kids.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 2, 2011

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Rated: C-

Jul 24, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jun 30, 2005

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Nellie F

Beautiful movie about a boy and a "his" horse that tells an important and touching story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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Lanfranco C

An interesting story, but without charisma.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Audience Member

I thought this was an amazing and a most touching movie I beg to differ with the critics who did not appreciate the fine narration by Lucas Hass as he is not only a fine actor but also a great story teller

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Boring, bland characters, very slow pace, a lot of shots of just horses running around places, and very little actually happening in the film. Not very good. I remember seeing this in an after school program. I didn't think it like it much then, but I never thought it was terrible. Now I think the movie is a sub-par demo reel of horses running all over the place.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

I love this movie with a passion, being a horse lover, but i would recommend it to any real movie fan, it was just so touching and amazing, i think this movie was on of the greatest movies i ever saw, trust me yuou'll find it amusing

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

good film of the heart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Sergey Bodrov

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Chase Moore

Young Richard

Jan Decleir

Boss Man

Maria Geelbooi

Nyka

Arie Verveen

Adult Richard

Lukas Haas

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Synopsis

In 1914, Lucky, a young foal, is born aboard a German supply steamer transporting his mother and other workhorses to Africa. Soon parted from his mother and terribly vulnerable, the foal is adopted by an orphaned stable boy in a mining town. When the town evacuates due to encroaching war, Lucky is abandoned and ventures into the surrounding desert. Following the lead of a young Bushman girl and later an Oryx antelope, the foal learns how to survive in the harsh setting.

Director: Sergey Bodrov
Producer: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Reperage, Columbia Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $101.4K
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Surround, SDDS, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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