Racing Stripes

Racing Stripes (2005)

  • 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

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PG,
Directed By
Written By
David Schmidt
Genres
Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 14, 2005 Wide
Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Russell Scott Smith, New York Post

    A predictable but pleasant kids movie.

  • 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.

  • Susan Walker, Toronto Star

    There's much to laud in Racing Stripes.

  • Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

    Bland but likable kids' movie.

  • Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle

    Offers enjoyable moments.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jim C


    A terribly made film and a embarassment to all movies everywhere.

  • Dean M


    The combination of bright action, talking animals, exciting races and a comically pelican named Goose should make me laugh heaps better than grubby, bumbling flies Buzz and Scuzz. So cute, funny, heartwarming and a subtly surreal fantasy. <i>Racing Stripes</i> is a… More

  • Bobby H


    The movie is average. It actually has some pretty funny parts at times and though it's for the kids and silly, adults may enjoy some of the hidden humor that the little ones may not pick up on. It's an inspirational story for children that offer's that little bit of… More

  • Candy R


    Heart warming story about a zebra who is convinced he is a race horse. Very Babe like. Good cast.

  • Nani V


    Cute film.

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