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On Swift Horses

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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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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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William Bibbiani TheWrap Minahan has made a film about embracing life when you’re not legally allowed to, and he refuses to make watching it a misery, no matter how rough it gets. Apr 26, 2025 Full Review Maxwell Rabb Chicago Reader For a movie whose core metaphor is about gambling, On Swift Horses rarely takes risks, sketching superficial characters that are more ideas than real people. Apr 25, 2025 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times The acting is a saving grace, especially Edgar-Jones’ commitment to nuance and Poulter’s refreshingly shaded Lee, whose depth of awareness at a critical moment is a believable surprise, beautifully handled by the actor. Apr 25, 2025 Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast On Swift Horses stirs emotions through it's pleasing visual language. While the allure was in discovery, many a lingering scene felt suspended as opposed to reinforcing inner musings. Rated: 3.5/5 May 6, 2025 Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast On Swift Horses simmers with emotion and untapped desire, hinting at deeper themes it never fully explores. A restrained film that lingers more than it lands. Rated: 3.5/5 May 6, 2025 Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress Everything on the surface is great (cast and production values), yet its flat story brings the whole film down. Beautiful, yet boring. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 2.5/5 May 5, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Veronica Gomez It’s an excellent film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Scott D Great acting, a great story, a true Indi- like film Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 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
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 (Nudity|Some Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 25, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$791.1K
Runtime
1h 57m