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Hidalgo

2004·Movie
2h 16min·PG-13
IMDb6.7Metacritic547.2Rotten Tomatoes46%64%

Where to watch

Prime

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What's your score?

Your score

Hidalgo fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You want something quiet and calm

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About

Unbridled. Unbroken. Unbeaten.

Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...
AdventureInspirationalHorse RacingHistoricalExotic LocationUnderdog StoryFamily FriendlyFeel-Good

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Johnston, Alexander Witt, Tarik Ait Ben Ali
Written by:
John Fusco
Produced by:
Richard Luke Rothschild, Richard E. Chapla Jr., Nancy Foy
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Doc Kane, David Parker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hidalgo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hidalgo legally?

Prime

Hidalgo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hidalgo worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hidalgo rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hidalgo?

2 h 16 min

Hidalgo runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hidalgo?

Critics50
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Hidalgo higher (68) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hidalgo a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$108 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $108 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Hidalgo in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in United States, Morocco.

In how many countries can I watch Hidalgo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hidalgo in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hidalgo use?

Save the PrincessBottomless MagazinesGorgeous Period DressHandshake RefusalThe Alleged SteedScenery PornPre-Mortem One-LinerBeware the Nice OnesTruth in TelevisionSex for ServicesMagical Native AmericanDeadly Dust Stormand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Hidalgo, including Save the Princess, Bottomless Magazines, Gorgeous Period Dress.