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Black Beauty

1994Movie1 h 28 minG

Family
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes74%76%

A deeply moving, wholesome family movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Feels like

  • Period Drama
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  • Sentimental Storytelling
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Emotional Journey
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Touching
  • Horse Narrator

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Caroline Thompson
Written by
Caroline Thompson, Anna Sewell
Produced by
Robert Shapiro, Peter Macgregor-Scott
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

July 29, 1994 · 1 h 28 min · G

Released
July 29, 1994
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
79 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Beauty?"

Questions about Black Beauty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Beauty?

PlexTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Black Beauty streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Black Beauty worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 74%).

Is Black Beauty okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Black Beauty plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Black Beauty?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.