Thoroughbred (1936): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Thoroughbred is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Ken G. Hall, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Joan (Helen Twelvetrees) is a Canadian, adopted by Ma Dawson (Nellie Ferguson), a struggling horse breeder and trainer. Joan thinks "legs don't make a race horse, it's blood", and so she buys an unwanted thoroughbred colt called Stormalong. Helped by Ma's son Tommy Dawson (Frank Leighton), Joan restores the horse to health and fitness, and soon enough the horse is winning race after race, becoming a favourite for the Melbourne Cup.
Who’s in it. Thoroughbred stars Helen Twelvetrees as Joan, Frank Leighton as Tommy Dawson, John Longden as Bill Peel and Nellie Barnes as Judy Cross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Thoroughbred has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thoroughbred page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thoroughbred tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Thoroughbred (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thoroughbred change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thoroughbred worth watching?
- Thoroughbred holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thoroughbred?
- Thoroughbred stars Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden, Nellie Barnes and Harold Meade.
- When was Thoroughbred released?
- Thoroughbred was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.