Summary
Charlie is a 16-year-old orphan struggling to raise her two younger brothers when she endeavors to train a wild horse she names Sylvester and turn him into an Olympic jumping champion.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
Fingerprint
Not for scares or brutality.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Tim Hunter
- Written by
- Carol Sobieski
- Produced by
- Martin Jurow
- Music by
- Lee Holdridge
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
March 15, 1985 · 1 h 44 min · PG
- Released
- March 15, 1985
- Runtime
- 1 h 44 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $172
- Available in
- 15 countries
Q&A
5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sylvester?"
Questions about Sylvester
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Sylvester worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3).
Is Sylvester okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Sylvester?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Sylvester?
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

6.3








