On Swift Horses

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On Swift Horses

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Released Apr 25

1h 57m

Romance

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he's fallen for, Muriel’s longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring a love she never dreamed possible.

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Critics Consensus

On Swift Horses capitalizes on a steadfast cast while grappling with contemplatively rich themes of society, sexuality, and morality to a mostly astute end.

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Audience Says

On Swift Horses’ powerful ensemble brings emotional readiness and pedigree to this stylish period piece that is very nice to look at.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

On Swift Horses is seductively cast and shot, as befits a heart-torn romantic drama about hidden vices...But it’s a film that feels emotionally half-fulfilled, never quite grabbing or devastating in the way you’d hope.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 4, 2025

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

A couple of key plot points are oddly ragged; the parallel stories sometimes feel like two films sharing one running time. But the characters are allowed light, shade and unusual nuance.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 4, 2025

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David Sexton

New Statesman

Promising. That promise is not fulfilled. Although On Swift Horses is about a seditious subject – queer love in a repressive society -- it is peculiarly earnest and programmatic.

Sep 3, 2025

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Alistair Harkness

Scotsman

On Swift Horses plays like a James Dean movie in which all the queer subtexts have now become text.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 2, 2025

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Ricardo Rosado

Fotogramas

It's always better to be left wanting more than needing less. On Swift Horses, a feature film by television director Daniel Minahan, belongs to the first group thanks to a captivating tale of romance and deception...[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Aug 11, 2025

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Andrea Zamora

Sensacine

On Swift Horses...allows itself to take its time, letting its story and plots simmer. Otherwise, the film wouldn't have worked. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 6, 2025

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Moviefiend

May be the worst movie I have seen in a long time. No point to it!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Veronica Gomez

It’s an excellent film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Roy

We walked out in the middle of the. Movie after they showed men kissing each other.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Kent

Intriguing story line, but didnt quite hit the mark. Some content didnt make sense.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Paul K

Very well acted and the ending was moving. Several people in my group found it slow but I was entertained and engaged the entire time. Definitely more of a niche appeal.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Stephen T

everything about this movie worked for me....the casting, performances, soundtrack, period costumes and sets and pacing. i loved the intimacy of the dialogue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Synopsis

Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he's fallen for, Muriel’s longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring a love she never dreamed possible.

Director: Daniel Minahan
Producer: Tim Headington, Mollye Asher, Daniel Minahan, Theresa Steele Page, Peter Spears, Michael D'Alto
Screenwriter: Bryce Kass
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Ley Line Entertainment, FirstGen Content, Cor Cordium, Wavelength, The Dan Corp
Rating: R (Some Language|Sexual Content|Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.0M
Runtime: 1h 57m

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