The Black Stallion

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The Black Stallion

G,

1979,

1h 58m,

Kids & Family/

Adventure

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89%

27 Reviews

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83%

25,000+ Ratings

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Alec (Kelly Reno) encounters a magnificent black Arabian horse while traveling aboard a steamship around the coast of North Africa with his father (Hoyt Axton). When a disaster destroys the ship, Alec frees the horse and escapes with it to a nearby island, where they form a close bond. When Alec is rescued, he insists the horse be rescued too, and both return to America. There, Alec and former jockey Henry (Mickey Rooney) work to train the horse, which Alec names The Black, for a race.

Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

Aug 12, 2022

It's thrilling because the romanticism is a matter of style, not sentimentality.

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Michael Blowen

Boston Globe

Apr 28, 2018

The Black Stallion is a magical fable that basks in shimmering imagery, innocent wonder and the romantic longings that we thought Hollywood had left behind in the '50s.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

5/5

Breathtakingly beautiful, truly magical movie.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Aug 25, 2024

6/10

Despite the engagingly unanticipated complexity, the pacing is still slightly off; there isn’t a wealth of unnecessary moments, but some of them are stretched out and conspicuously unhurried.

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Tom Huhn

Washington Blade

May 18, 2022

Visually, the picture is stunning. Few still photographs can match the splendour of shot after shot in this movie. The story and characters are remarkable as well, a delight for viewers of any age.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Feb 26, 2020

A very calming film that trusts its audience

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Jan 15, 2019

If you don't like this film, you don't understand movies. it's perfect, the first almost 2 thirds are nearly silent, just the most excellent shots and triumph. The actors are superb, the horse is beautiful, the way the trainers made the horse appear with the boy was amazing. Real movie craft , beautiful and epic. A truly wonderful film.

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Han R

Nov 22, 2018

An all time classic, that is beautiful and inspiring.

Kylo S

Oct 20, 2018

best horse movie ever

Oct 16, 2018

Child, Love, Beast, Others......they others......Show must seen

Oct 16, 2018

Kid, horse, water ......show result :)

Theodore P

Mar 16, 2018

The Black Stallion is a cute movie. It is about young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion while traveling with his father. Kelly Reno and Mickey Rooney. The screenplay is well written. Carroll Ballard did a great job directing this movies. I enjoyed watching this movie because of the adventure. The Black Stallion is a must see.

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Carroll Ballard

Director

Kelly Reno

Alec Ramsey

Mickey Rooney

Henry Dailey

Teri Garr

Alec's Mother

Clarence Muse

Snoe

Hoyt Axton

Alec's Father

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Synopsis

Alec (Kelly Reno) encounters a magnificent black Arabian horse while traveling aboard a steamship around the coast of North Africa with his father (Hoyt Axton). When a disaster destroys the ship, Alec frees the horse and escapes with it to a nearby island, where they form a close bond. When Alec is rescued, he insists the horse be rescued too, and both return to America. There, Alec and former jockey Henry (Mickey Rooney) work to train the horse, which Alec names The Black, for a race.

Director: Carroll Ballard
Producer: Fred Roos, Tom Sternberg
Screenwriter: Melissa Mathison, Jeanne Rosenberg, William D. Wittliff
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Omni Zoetrope
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 1979, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 2, 2014
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Surround

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