Seabiscuit

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Seabiscuit

PG-13

Released Jul 25, 2003

2h 20m

Drama

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In the midst of the Great Depression, a businessman (Jeff Bridges) coping with the tragic death of his son, a jockey with a history of brutal injuries (Tobey Maguire) and a down-and-out horse trainer (Chris Cooper) team up to help Seabiscuit, a temperamental, undersized racehorse. At first the horse struggles to win, but eventually Seabiscuit becomes one of the most successful thoroughbreds of all time, and inspires a nation at a time when it needs it most.

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Critics Consensus

A life-affirming, if saccharine, epic treatment of a spirit-lifting figure in sports history.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

An inspiring story for teens and up.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Respectable when it should be thrilling, honorable when it should be rough and ready.

Jul 31, 2008

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David Ansen

Newsweek

[It] may be too airbrushed for its own good, but in the end nothing can stop this story from putting a lump in your throat.

Nov 1, 2007

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The overlong runtime (loosely encompassing the benchmarks of the real-life symbol of hope) definitely doesn’t help in building toward a thrilling climax.

Rated: 5/10

Feb 6, 2025

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Twenty years after its theatrical release, Seabiscuit remains one of the best sports dramas to grace the screen.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 25, 2023

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Seabiscuit remains the best movie ever made about the world of horse racing.

May 19, 2023

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Jennifer Tehani S

Holds up after so many years. One of my favorite films!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Ryan M

Although there were moments that dragged on, this is a beautiful story an an enjoyable sports flick.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Marit Risto F

Have wached it many times, and will do it again. With great gusto

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Karl N

I absolutely loved this movie. Wonderful story, beautifully told. Excellent acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Audience Member

I’m not much of a sports enthusiast but this definitely had me glued to the screen wanting to know how the incredible story of this horse changed so much This is mostly too about the humanity surrounding this animal Long but a very good historical sports drama over 20 years later

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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ThirdEchelon

This is one of my favorite films. It's got a lot of meaning to it, other than just winning. It's about perseverance and will, not just excellence. The music is so inspirational and fitting to the cinematography. And who doesn't love watching one of the beautiful creatures on Earth... The horse.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Synopsis

In the midst of the Great Depression, a businessman (Jeff Bridges) coping with the tragic death of his son, a jockey with a history of brutal injuries (Tobey Maguire) and a down-and-out horse trainer (Chris Cooper) team up to help Seabiscuit, a temperamental, undersized racehorse. At first the horse struggles to win, but eventually Seabiscuit becomes one of the most successful thoroughbreds of all time, and inspires a nation at a time when it needs it most.

Director: Gary Ross
Producer: Gary Ross, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Jane Sindell
Screenwriter: Gary Ross, Laura Hillenbrand
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Kennedy/Marshall, DreamWorks Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 25, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $120.1M
Runtime: 2h 20m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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