Racing Stripes (2005)
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35% of critics liked it
(99 reviews) -
54% of users liked it
(59,429 ratings)
A horse of a different pattern becomes a spoiler in a high-stakes race in the family-friendly comedy-drama. Nolan Walsh (Bruce Greenwood) is a farmer who once earned his living training racehorses before his wife was killed in an accident while riding, which led him to leave the racing game. Nolan… More A horse of a different pattern becomes a spoiler in a high-stakes race in the family-friendly comedy-drama. Nolan Walsh (Bruce Greenwood) is a farmer who once earned his living training racehorses before his wife was killed in an accident while riding, which led him to leave the racing game. Nolan tends to his farm and looks after his daughter Channing (Hayden Panettiere) and a large flock of animals, who speak to one another but not to humans. After a traveling circus passes through town, a zebra pony is left behind; Nolan takes in the animal, intending to return it to the circus, but at Channing's insistence they keep the zebra, naming him Stripes (voiced by Frankie Muniz). Channing loves Stripes, and the zebra is welcomed by the other critters on the farm, including grumpy Shetland pony Tucker (voiced by Dustin Hoffman), slow-moving hound dog Lightning (voiced by Snoop Dogg), a New Jersey-born pelican named Goose (voiced by Joe Pantoliano), skinny-brained rooster Reggie (voiced by Jeff Foxworthy), and deep-thinking goat Franny (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg). Channing discovers that Stripes can outrun nearly any horse around, and Woodzie (M. Emmett Walsh), a local character who has spent years handicapping the ponies, is convinced the zebra would be shoo-in in the Kentucky Open, a prestigious race held at the estate of champion horse breeder Clara Dalrymple (Wendie Malick). Channing believes Stripes can win, but he'll need the help of Nolan, who isn't so sure he's ready to start training again; meanwhile, Stripes gets plenty of advice from the other farm animals about his big step onto the race track. Mandy Moore, David Spade, and Steve Harvey also contribute their voice talents to the picture. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Frederik Du Chau
- Written By
- David Schmidt
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 14, 2005 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Russell Scott Smith, New York Post
A predictable but pleasant kids movie.
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Mike Clark, USA Today
Almost everyone in this has done better, and those who haven't, like young Ms. Panettiere, have plenty of time to do so.
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Susan Walker, Toronto Star
There's much to laud in Racing Stripes.
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Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Bland but likable kids' movie.
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Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
Offers enjoyable moments.
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Cast
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Hayden Panettiere
as Channing Walsh
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Bruce Greenwood
as Nolan Walsh
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M. Emmet Walsh
as Woodzie
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Wendie Malick
as Clara Dalrymple
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Frankie Muniz
as Stripes
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Mandy Moore
as Sandy
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Michael Clarke Duncan
as Clydesdale
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Jeff Foxworthy
as Reggie
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Joshua Jackson
as Trenton's Pride
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Joe Pantoliano
as Goose
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Michael Rosenbaum
as Ruffshodd
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Steve Harvey
as Buzz
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David Spade
as Scuzz
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Snoop Dogg
as Lightning
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Fred Dalton Thompson
as Sir Trenton
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Dustin Hoffman
as Tucker
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Whoopi Goldberg
as Franny
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Gary Bullock
as John Cooper
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John Lesley
as Paddock Boss
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Jansen Panettiere
as Young Stripes (Voice)
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Morne Visser
as Reporter #2
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Caspar Poyck
as Mailman
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Thandi Puren
as Reporter #1
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Dawn Matthews
as Reporter #3
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Matt Stern
as Reporter #4
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Graeme Hawkins
as Track Announcer
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Tarryn Downes
as Anthem Singer
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Frankie Ryan Manriquez
as Young Ruffshodd (Voice)
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Kyle Alcazar
as Young Pride (Voice)








