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The Story of Seabiscuit

1949Movie1 h 33 min

56
DecentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or laughs.

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The horse that won the heart of a nation...

Horse trainer Shawn O'Hara and his lovely niece, Margaret, come to America to escape the memory of an accident involving Margaret's brother, Danny. Working with thoroughbreds in Kentucky, Shawn takes a liking to a yearling named Seabiscuit, and fights to convince the horse's owner that the tiny horse with big knees will become a top-notch racehorse. Meanwhile, Margaret begins a tentative relationship with jockey Ted Knowles, but is haunted by her brother's death in a steeplechase spill. Written by Ray Hamel

Feels like

  • Classic Horse Racing Drama
  • Feel-Good Story
  • Inspirational
  • Nostalgic
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golden Age Hollywood
  • Underdog Story
  • Wholesome Entertainment

Cast

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Directed by
David Butler

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Facts

November 12, 1949 · 1 h 33 min · Drama, Family, Romance

Released
November 12, 1949
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama, Family, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$700,000
Available in
17 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Story of Seabiscuit?"

Questions about The Story of Seabiscuit

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Where can I stream The Story of Seabiscuit?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Story of Seabiscuit from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Story of Seabiscuit worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Story of Seabiscuit okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Story of Seabiscuit good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Story of Seabiscuit?

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.