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Hot to Trot

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Hot to Trot

PG

Released Aug 26, 1988

1h 24m

Comedy

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A stockbroker (Bob Goldthwait) profits from market tips overheard in the stables by his talking horse, Don.

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Michael Wilmington

Los Angeles Times

Hot to Trot is a movie to make ninnies whinny, audiences gag and horses hide their heads.

Apr 21, 2015

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

It`s true that there has been a shocking dearth of talking-horse pictures lately, but even so, Hot to Trot has few pleasures to offer.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 21, 2015

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

The humor is so low that it could justifiably be called subterranean.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 21, 2015

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

A justifiably notorious bomb...

Rated: .5/4

Mar 14, 2016

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TV Guide

The old talking-animal routine gets a bit of an update in that this time the animal is vulgar and profane in a way Mr. Ed or Francis the Talking Mule would never have been. But that's about the extent of the inventiveness in this unfunny comedy.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 21, 2015

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Ben Yagoda

Philadelphia Daily News

[Hot to Trot] sounded truly awful. It turned out to be worse.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 21, 2015

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Stephen C

Even just 1 hour and 24 minutes is too long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Juvenal S

One of my favorite comedy from when comedy was funny and no one would trash you for likening it enjoy a stupid comedy and laugh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/23

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Aaron C

Nostalgia rating! Another John Candy gem

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/23

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Audience Member

An enjoyable watch and fun gags!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

One of my all time favourite horse movies; it’s silly, but a lot of fun!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/19

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Though this film has been poorly reviewed by critics in general, i believe that this film is better received by kids. Bobcat's schtick, and john candy's humor were popular in the 80s for a reason. Much the same way Jim Carrey's humor works. Verbal/physical comedy. It is a good movie for kids. It's cheesy in a way that kids can enjoy. Adults may not enjoy the humor as much, but I wouldn't say that it's their kind of film. I would strongly recommend this film for kids interested in comedy. For fans of Bobcat and fans of John Candy. If they like Spaceballs and/or Police Academy, it's a fun film. It's a campy, cheesy, fun film. Silly in a good way.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

A stockbroker (Bob Goldthwait) profits from market tips overheard in the stables by his talking horse, Don.

Director: Michael Dinner
Producer: Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter: Stephen Neigher, Charlie Peters, Hugo Gilbert
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 1988, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.4M
Runtime: 1h 24m
Sound Mix: Surround

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