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The Horse Whisperer

  • 1998
  • PG-13
  • 2h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
44K
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The Horse Whisperer (1998)
After six decades in show business, Robert Redford announced that 2018's 'The Old Man & the Gun' will be his last performance. The role is a familiar one for the screen legend: a con with conviction. Let's travel "Through the Lens" to explore how Redford developed this character and how this on-screen persona perfectly culminates in his cinematic swan song.
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Coming-of-AgeContemporary WesternPsychological DramaTeen DramaDramaRomanceWestern

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

  • Director
    • Robert Redford
  • Writers
    • Nick Evans
    • Eric Roth
    • Richard LaGravenese
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Sam Neill
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    44K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Redford
    • Writers
      • Nick Evans
      • Eric Roth
      • Richard LaGravenese
    • Stars
      • Robert Redford
      • Kristin Scott Thomas
      • Sam Neill
    • 300User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Robert Redford
    Robert Redford
    • Tom Booker
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Annie MacLean
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Robert MacLean
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Diane Booker
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Grace MacLean
    Chris Cooper
    Chris Cooper
    • Frank Booker
    Cherry Jones
    Cherry Jones
    • Liz Hammond
    Ty Hillman
    • Joe Booker
    Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth
    • Judith
    • (as Catherine Bosworth)
    Austin Schwarz
    • Twin #1
    Dustin Schwarz
    • Twin #2
    Jeanette Nolan
    Jeanette Nolan
    • Grandma Ellen Booker
    Steve Frye
    • Hank
    Don Edwards
    • Smokey
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    • Lucy, Annie's Assistant
    William 'Buddy' Byrd
    • Lester Petersen
    John Hogarty
    • Local Tracker
    Michel Lalonde
    • Park Ranger
    • (as Mike La Londe)
    • Director
      • Robert Redford
    • Writers
      • Nick Evans
      • Eric Roth
      • Richard LaGravenese
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This was the first movie directed by Robert Redford in which he appeared on-screen. However, he previously served as the narrator of A River Runs Through It (1992).
    • Goofs
      Robert arrives at the ranch in a rental car, but needs a ride back to the airport.
    • Quotes

      Tom Booker: There was a boy from the Blackfeet reservation, he used to do some work around here for a while. Sixteen, strong kid, good kid. He and I were really, really good friends. One day he went swimming and dove headfirst into the lake... and right into a rock. And it snapped his neck, paralyzed him. And after the accident I'd look in on him from time to time. But he wasn't there. It was like his mind, his spirit, whatever you want to call it, just disappeared. The only thing left was just anger. Just sort of as if the... the boy I once knew just went somewhere else.

      Grace: I know where he goes.

      Tom Booker: I know you do. Don't you disappear. You do whatever you have to do to hold on.

    • Alternate versions
      The film formats the early scenes at a 1.85: 1 aspect ratio, and the Montana scenes at a wider 2.35: 1 aspect ratio. The Blu-ray release keeps everything at a 2.35: 1 aspect ratio, because if one tried to reproduce both aspect ratios on a Blu-ray, the picture would get smaller during the Montana scenes instead of wider. The screen on an HDTV cannot expand.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Deep Impact/Woo/Clockwatchers/Little Men/Artemisia/In Our Own Hands (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Chopsticks
      Written by Liz Phair

    User reviews300

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    9/10

    Some of the most beautiful cinematography you will find

    It is one of Robert Redford's best - the quiet rancher - meets the pushy high powered NYC editor who is determined to help her daughter after a traumatic riding accident.

    As others have mentioned the experience not only changes the horse but most of the "supporting" characters.

    The cinematography was powerful - while I am not a student of the discipline I could see that the angles chosen for the subject, the landscape scenes of the beautiful Montana ranges and sunsets - one could watch and understand the movie without the dialog.

    I believe Ansel Adams - if he were alive - would love some of these scenes.

    I vote this as a "must see" for everyone. It not only has a powerful plot but beautiful cinematography...
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    • Jan 11, 2006
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    • Release date
      • May 15, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lời Thì Thầm Với Ngựa
    • Filming locations
      • Livingston, Montana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Wildwood Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $75,383,563
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,685,488
      • May 17, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $186,883,563
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS

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