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On Swift Horses

2024 1h 57m Drama List
65% Tomatometer 17 Reviews Popcornmeter 0 Ratings
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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Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com What starts as a simple love story is anything but, and the beautiful, sometimes painful, unraveling is wonderfully eye-catching and emotional. Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Caryn James BBC.com It is a story of subterfuge, secrets and recognitions hardly ever spoken out loud. And it works much better as an idea than as a film. Sep 11, 2024 Full Review Drew Gregory Autostraddle Jacob Elordi has never looked better and never been better. Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz On Swift Horses is all about dreams and reality, and it offers a compelling version of both thanks to its visuals and talented ensemble. Rated: 8/10 Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire On Swift Horses is a beautifully shot film with a beautiful cast and an uncommonly nuanced script for its genre. Rated: 8/10 Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Jericho Tadeo MovieWeb On Swift Horses portends that life is a gamble, but so is film. You win some, you lose some. Rated: 2/5 Sep 12, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
Peter Spears, Daniel Minahan, Tim Headington, Mollye Asher, Theresa Steele Page, Michael D'Alto
Screenwriter
Bryce Kass
Production Co
Ley Line Entertainment, FirstGen Content, Cor Cordium, Wavelength, The Dan Corp
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 57m