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The Horse Whisperer
1998 169 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.3
Adventure, Drama, Romance
Director: Robert Redford
🎭 Based on
«The Horse Whisperer»
byNicholas Evans
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Description
The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$75.38M
Worldwide:
$186.88M
Starring
Robert Redford
Actor
Kristin Scott Thomas
Actor
Sam Neill
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1999
— Best Picture (Drama)
Academy Awards 1999
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1999
— Best Director
Key opinion
The Horse Whisperer is widely regarded as a visually stunning, meditative drama that favors atmospheric storytelling and emotional nuance over traditional plot-driven pacing. While most critics praise Robert Redford's dual role as director and lead, as well as the strong ensemble performances, opinions on the film's significant length and narrative resolution remain divided.
| Cinematography | Robert Richardson's cinematography captures the natural landscapes of Montana with a visual beauty that elevates the film's overall atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The performances from the lead ensemble, particularly the chemistry between Robert Redford and Kristin Scott Thomas, anchor the film's emotional weight. | |
| Score | Thomas Newman's score and the inclusion of evocative tracks like "A Soft Place to Fall" effectively underscore the film's meditative, romantic tone. | |
| Runtime | The film's nearly three-hour runtime rewards viewers who embrace the slow, contemplative pace, while others find the duration excessive and the rhythm sluggish. | |
| Ending | While many appreciate the quiet, realistic exploration of human recovery, some find the conclusion unresolved or lacking the thematic depth of the source material. |