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Lightning, the White Stallion

1986Movie1 h 35 minPG

Family
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–42%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–42%

Summary

When a stolen white stallion escapes his captors, young Stephanie Ward gives him a new home and a new name: Lightning. As she grooms the horse for show-jumping competition, the pair forms an unbreakable bond.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
William A. Levey
Written by
Harry Alan Towers
Produced by
Harry Alan Towers
Music by
Maurizio Abeni, Anna-Karin Klockar

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Facts

October 17, 1986 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
October 17, 1986
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Lightning, the White Stallion worth watching?"

Questions about Lightning, the White Stallion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lightning, the White Stallion worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.2).

Is Lightning, the White Stallion okay for kids?

PG

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

Can I half-watch Lightning, the White Stallion?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Lightning, the White Stallion?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.