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Phar Lap

1983Movie1 h 47 minPG

DramaFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic55–Rotten Tomatoes88%93%

A deeply moving, uplifting drama movie about sports and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

Movies with

Story

Hero to a nation

Phar Lap, the big bold chestnut reigned as the king of the turf in the depression that gripped Australia of the 1930s. From his humble beginnings the New Zealand bred horse raced on to become the hero of a nation.

Feels like

  • Inspirational True Story
  • Sports Biography
  • Historical Drama
  • Underdog Narrative
  • Emotional & Uplifting
  • Animal Focus
  • Australian Cinema
  • Hope in Adversity
  • Classic Feel

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Simon Wincer
Written by
David Williamson
Produced by
John Sexton
Music by
Bruce Rowland

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 11, 1983 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
August 11, 1983
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Family, History
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Phar Lap?"

Questions about Phar Lap

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phar Lap?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Phar Lap worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (72).

Is Phar Lap okay for kids?

PG

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

Will I feel good after watching Phar Lap?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.