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The Cowboy and the Queen

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Monty Roberts, a nonviolent horse trainer who rejected traditional "breaking" methods, forms an unlikely friendship with Queen Elizabeth II. Bonding over their shared love for animals, they overcome Monty's doubters to broadcast his gentle approach globally. From Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins, this uplifting film shows how trust can build a better world for both horses and humans.

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Joe Friar Fort Worth Report One feels that fate played a role in Roberts’ extraordinary life, reinforced by Andrea Nevins’s wonderful documentary. Rated: 4/4 Oct 19, 2024 Full Review Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A tender, sweet and endearing story. Sep 17, 2024 Full Review Charles Johnston Spectrum Culture A stirring portrait of the 32-year friendship between a sensitive horse trainer from California and the queen of England as they bond over horses and change each other’s lives. Sep 11, 2024 Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics There’s nothing necessarily powerful or essential about this film or its narrative, but Roberts and the documentary are something to be admired and cherished. Sep 7, 2024 Full Review Emily DuGranrut In Review Online [The film] thrives by virtue of its authenticity, sincerity, and the undeniable chemistry of its two central figures, but it also gives viewers more than a mere tale of unlikely friendship. Sep 5, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Marcella C What an absolutely lovely film, graced by the loveliness of Monty Roberts who introduces us to the equal loveliness of his horses, not broken as by violent tradition, but respected and treated with connection and sensitivity. A fabulous history of Monty’s life - I loved it and I am not a horse person, but now maybe I shall be…the horse whisperer teaches humanity that they can indeed be humane. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Natalia R Amazingly moving and inspirational, but not sentimental at all -which is great, in my opinion. Loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review Koko W ⭐️ The most moving film ⭐️ ❤️ A life-changing film ❤️ 💞 A world-changing film 💞 I bawled my eyes out watching it, and I have to say, this film is not to be missed! 💙 Thank you, Monty Roberts, documentary director Andrea Blaugrund Nevins and team, and California Horse Center, for sharing this inspiring story with the world! 🌏 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Alexander B H Great story. Two horse lovers united through respect, care and passion for horses. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Vernon B This is a great learning to help people get along with horses as well as other people. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Brian F Monnty doing what he does best a great story Had the pleasue of meeting both the Queen and Monnty .A true bond through the love of horse's Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Monty Roberts, a nonviolent horse trainer who rejected traditional "breaking" methods, forms an unlikely friendship with Queen Elizabeth II. Bonding over their shared love for animals, they overcome Monty's doubters to broadcast his gentle approach globally. From Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins, this uplifting film shows how trust can build a better world for both horses and humans.
Director
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
Producer
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, Graham Clark
Screenwriter
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, Graham Clark
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Greenwich Entertainments
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 6, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2025
Runtime
1h 25m