Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

G

Released May 24, 2002

1h 23m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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Follows the adventures of a wild and rambunctious mustang stallion as he journeys through the untamed American frontier. Encountering man for the first time, Spirit defies being broken, even as he develops a remarkable friendship with a young Lakota brave. The courageous young stallion also finds love with a beautiful paint mare named Rain on his way to becoming one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Old West.

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Critics Consensus

A visually stunning film that may be too predictable and politically correct for adults, but should serve children well.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Many kids will like this mustang tale.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

There's nothing thrilling or new about the work here, but accomplished it is.

Jun 11, 2008

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Michael Booth

Denver Post

Spirit is smarter than your average cartoon because it doesn't try to joke around with a host of annoying talking animals.

Dec 26, 2007

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

The stunning 2D animation let's nature tell it's own story without any tropes of current animation.

Rated: A+

Mar 12, 2019

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

Visually stunning, and fitfully dramatic.

Jun 8, 2018

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

When the movie wants to look majestic, the colors truly emanate, but when it wants to look grim, it can look very grim and moody; I was breath taken.

Apr 29, 2009

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Cameron L

This is what Disney should be doing right now. Beautiful animation, no talking animals (only Matt Damon narrating the story), And just wonderful moments in the film

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Jay W

Movies that are either really good or really bad are easy to write reviews for. On the flip side, it is hard to get passionate over a film that is just OK. This movie falls solidly in the middle and it is hard to make too much of a comment about it. "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" is a 2002 animated film by Dreamworks. This was back when Dreamworks animated films were both traditional 2D style and computer-generated style. But after 5 massive flops, Dreamworks dropped their 2D films and went all in on their 3D department. I enjoy this animation style and really miss them being widely released. I will say that the animation is the best part of this movie. The music is also very good. The delivery of this story can't be faulted. It is just a really well polished plank of wood. But at the end of the day, it is still just a plank of wood. Matt Damon is not a great voice actor. Although I haven't been able to find any official word on the matter. Watching the movie, I can't help but think adding a voice actor was a late in the game decision. The movie would have worked just fine having the visuals do the story telling. But it becomes a lot easier to sell if it has a voice narrating the inner thoughts of the main character. And it wouldn't hurt the marketing if Jason Bourne happened to be the voice. It sure is a movie about a horse alright. It's not that is doing anything all that wrong, it just isn't doing much right. Some call this a classic, but to that, I say nay.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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Robby B

For how low my expectations were, it was really amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/07/24

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Audience Member

Incrível Trilha sonora e arte perfeita O enredo se encaixa a história é muito emocionante, melhor filme de animação ja feito

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Audience Member

One of my old time favorite when I was a little girl. This movie still has a special place in my heart. It made me love the horses even more. The OST of the movie and Bryan Adams singing in english AND in French was an absolute banger.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Audience Member

I dare say that adults can appreciate this movie more than children.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Kelly Asbury

Director

Lorna Cook

Director

Matt Damon

Spirit

James Cromwell

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Daniel Studi

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Chopper Bernet

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Synopsis

Follows the adventures of a wild and rambunctious mustang stallion as he journeys through the untamed American frontier. Encountering man for the first time, Spirit defies being broken, even as he develops a remarkable friendship with a young Lakota brave. The courageous young stallion also finds love with a beautiful paint mare named Rain on his way to becoming one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Old West.

Director: Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook
Producer: Mireille Soria, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Screenwriter: John Fusco
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $73.2M
Runtime: 1h 23m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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