War Horse (2011)

  • PG-13
  • 12/04/2011 (US)
  • War, History, Adventure
  • 2h 26m

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

Overview

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.

Lee Hall

Screenplay

Richard Curtis

Writer

Steven Spielberg

Director

Michael Morpurgo

Novel

Cast

Jeremy Irvine's headshot

Jeremy Irvine

Albert Narracott
Peter Mullan's headshot

Peter Mullan

Ted Narracott
Emily Watson's headshot

Emily Watson

Rose Narracott
Niels Arestrup's headshot

Niels Arestrup

Grandfather
David Thewlis's headshot

David Thewlis

Lyons
Tom Hiddleston's headshot

Tom Hiddleston

Capt. James Nicholls
Benedict Cumberbatch's headshot

Benedict Cumberbatch

Maj. Jamie Stewart
Celine Buckens's headshot

Celine Buckens

Emilie

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