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On Swift Horses
2025 119 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Romance, Drama
Director: Daniel Minahan
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Description
In the 1950s, a seemingly sensible newlywed and her wayward brother-in-law undertake parallel journeys of risk, romance, and self-discovery.
US Gross:
$1.03M
Worldwide:
$1.17M
Starring
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Actor
Jacob Elordi
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Will Poulter
Actor
Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
On Swift Horses is a visually polished period drama that benefits from an appealing ensemble cast but struggles to overcome a shallow script. While the film excels in its 1950s production design, viewers generally find the emotional arcs and character motivations to be underdeveloped and lacking in genuine tension.
| Production | The film features strong production design that effectively recreates the 1950s aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay fails to provide deep character development, resulting in superficial portrayals of the leads. | |
| Theme | The narrative avoids necessary conflict and stakes, leaving the drama feeling underwritten and too polite. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between the leads is polarizing; some viewers find the performances engaging, while others criticize the romantic interactions as artificial and unconvincing. |