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Horse (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1941, Horse is a drama film directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, running about 127 minutes.

What it’s about. Ine Onoda, the eldest daughter of a poor family of farmers, raises a colt from birth and comes to love the horse dearly. When the horse is grown, the government orders it auctioned and sold to the army. Ine struggles to prevent the sale.

Who’s in it. Horse stars Chieko Takehisa as Saku Onoda, Ine's mother, Kamatari Fujiwara as Jinjiro Onoda, Ine's father, Hideko Takamine as Ine Onoda and Kaoru Futaba as Ei, Ine's grandmother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Horse 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 Horse page.

If you liked it. Fans of Horse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Horse (1941)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Horse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Horse worth watching?
Horse holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Horse?
Horse stars Chieko Takehisa, Kamatari Fujiwara, Hideko Takamine, Kaoru Futaba and Takeshi Hirata.
When was Horse released?
Horse was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.