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War Horse

Play trailer Poster for War Horse PG-13 Released Dec 25, 2011 2h 26m History Drama War Play Trailer Watchlist
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Albert (Jeremy Irvine) and his beloved horse, Joey, live on a farm in the British countryside. At the outbreak of World War I, Albert and Joey are forcibly parted when Albert's father sells the horse to the British cavalry. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
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Technically superb, proudly sentimental, and unabashedly old-fashioned, War Horse is an emotional drama that tugs the heartstrings with Spielberg's customary flair.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Spielberg is mindful of the family audience, but still captures the misery of trench combat. Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator This is always emotionally obvious, as well as consistently predictable. Something important has been lost in translation that cannot be compensated for by realism or pictorial beauty. Aug 31, 2018 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films [Not] entirely satisfying … Somehow, though, the sum of the parts are more than the whole … It is a film of a kind we don't see any more, that it would be good to see more of. Rated: B+ Feb 22, 2012 Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek War Horse finds it hard to say even something comforting about the Great War. Instead, it poses a question: is the Hollywood master, with his recent record in mind, starting to lose his touch? Rated: 2/5 May 8, 2024 Full Review Iván Kazi EscribiendoCine War Horse marks Spielberg's return to the war genre and the continuance of his journey along the promised path. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 10/10 Jun 21, 2023 Full Review Danilo Castro Next Best Picture “War Horse” is a solid effort from an all-time filmmaker, so it will always be looked upon as lesser. If someone else had made it, its reputation might be better, but as it stands, it’s a solid effort with some remarkable flourishes and structural flaws. Rated: 7/10 Mar 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gareth v Dull, predictable and at times soap opera like in it's attempts to convey the horrors of war. A real misstep from Spielberg. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Korra N Beautiful, heart-wrenching & a rousing triumph that showcases how animals are just as important as people, just as deserving of their lives & how friendship can bring us back from the brink of hopelessness. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Geo3 F This is a great film and very unique idea on how to see a war thru a Animal in this case horse perspective. What I like also was the cinematography used in many scenes especially the war one's very creative from Steven Spielberg. In the end, it took a while to see it but I'm glad I did. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Xiomara T This is an amazing movie, it will really get your emotions. It's a touching story of love, loss and loyalty set against the backdrop of World War I. Expect to get emotional, the visuals are stunning and the performances heartwarming. Jeremy Irvine is perfect as Albert, the boy who owns the brave horse Joey. This movie explores themes of hope, determination and the bond between people and animals and so everyone can relate to it. You should have your tissues ready, you will need them for sure. I recommended this movie for anyone who has owned a pet or just wants to watch a good movie and cry. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review kris k The movie War Horse, directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, Is a movie about a man and his pet horse, that he kept very close to him. the boys name is Albert, and the Horse's name is Joey. throughout the movie, they bond, and make memories. that is until they are sent out to war. It is a very intense movie. There are a lot of realistic war scenes when you feel as if it is over. But they strive, and overcome all the obstacles. It keeps you on your feet wondering if the boy and the horse will reunite again, or not. I think it is a 6.5/10, It could use more jokes and horse-playing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Vahe M War Horse is a movie about a horse named Joey who goes through a lot during World War I. The film shows how Joey’s life connects with different people, and it’s really emotional. The scenery is beautiful, and the war scenes are intense, so it’s hard to stop watching. Sometimes, though, the movie feels like it’s trying too hard to make you cry. There were moments where I thought, “Okay, I get it—horses are amazing, and war is sad!” But even with all the drama, I still found myself caring about Joey and hoping he’d make it through. Overall, War Horse is a good movie if you like stories about animals, history, or just want to feel something. It’s not perfect, but it’s worth watching. Just be ready with tissues because it’s definitely sad in parts! I didn’t think I’d care so much about a horse, but Joey’s story really got to me. My favorite part was when he ran through the battlefield—it was so intense and exciting! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Albert (Jeremy Irvine) and his beloved horse, Joey, live on a farm in the British countryside. At the outbreak of World War I, Albert and Joey are forcibly parted when Albert's father sells the horse to the British cavalry. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Screenwriter
Lee Hall, Richard Curtis
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG
Production Co
Kennedy/Marshall, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Seq. of War Violence)
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$79.9M
Runtime
2h 26m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital
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