Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Scarlett Johansson

The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse.

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72% liked it

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71% liked it

51 critics

PG-13, 2 hrs. 44 min.

Directed by: Robert Redford

Release Date: May 15, 1998

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DVD Release Date: October 30, 2001

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  • January 16, 2009
    A young Scarlett Johansson plays a good role in a story that has more depth to it that the title suggest. It does essentially lead to a love story, but the film is very long and the love story is not the main plot.

    With likable characters and stunning scenic views, The Horse ...( read more)Whisperers is a watchable lengthly, but not one, I would demand people to watch.
  • January 11, 2009
    A mother hires a horsewhisper to heal her daughter's horse and in doing so repairs the relationships in the family. Good cast, including a young Scarlett Johansson.
  • May 15, 2008
    Let me just say what a pleasure it is to watch a film like this, so beautifully shot, a round of applause for redford, marvellous film-making.
  • February 17, 2008
    Yes, this was a long movie but so worth it. A touching story about the rehabilation of a horse and a young girl following a horrific accident.
  • August 20, 2007
    Makes a fine addition to my collection.
  • October 7, 2009
    the books great but the film is shite
  • September 1, 2009
    haha thats really amezing haha
  • July 8, 2009
    Ci sono estremamente affezionata.
  • June 16, 2009
    The ending kinda' sucked
  • May 23, 2009
    robert still looked cool after all these years

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

...there is a magnificence in his treatment here that dignifies what is essentially a soap opera. full review

January 1, 2000
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Redford seems to have fooled himself into thinking the story of The Horse Whisperer runs much deeper than it does. full review

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Comments


  • desdah
    July 23, 2007
    i rly loved this movie. Horses understand you more than you think, and the littlest thing can trigger a response. It teaches pplz to be patient with horses, and i hope it taught you.:)
  • JoshuaLewis15
    April 3, 2007
    i really like this moive and i think everyone should watch it !!!!!

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