War Horse

"Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship."

Dec 25 2011 PG-13 2h 26m
Action, Adventure, Drama

On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.

Plot

On the outbreak of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse 'Joey' is sold to the Cavalry by his Father. After being sent to France, in a bid to survive, Joey has an unexpected journey across war torn Europe. Albert enlists in the British Army, and is wounded during the Battle of the Somme. Whilst recovering in Hospital, he learns of a Horse, found in no mans land.

Written by

Lee Hall, Richard Curtis, Michael Morpurgo

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Kennedy/Marshall Company, DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 6 Oscars. 15 wins & 76 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
172,341
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA