Francis Goes to the Races (1951): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1951, Francis Goes to the Races is a comedia, fantasía and familia film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 88 minutes. “A Riot of Laughs when Francis Talks to Horses - and gets the Winner of every Race!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this funny sequel to the popular Francis the Talking Mule, the talkative Mule and his pal Peter get a job working on a horse-breeder's ranch. They end up saving it from financial ruin when Francis, who has the inside track with the racehorses, provides Peter with names of the winners before the races are run. Sure enough Peter finds himself with a fistful of cash and uses it to buy a racehorse for the farm. Unfortunately, the horse he chooses is suffering from a debilitating lack of confidence. When not dealing with the mare, Peter finds time to court the horse breeder's niece and trying to avoid the gangsters who want in on the winnings.

Who’s in it. Francis Goes to the Races stars Donald O'Connor as Peter Stirling, Piper Laurie as Frances Travers, Cecil Kellaway as Colonel Travers and Barry Kelley as Roy Square Deal Mallory, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Francis Goes to the Races 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 Francis Goes to the Races page.

If you liked it. Fans of Francis Goes to the Races tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and Fight Club.