Ride a Wild Pony (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1975, Ride a Wild Pony is an adventure film directed by Don Chaffey, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Scott, a poor farm boy, is given a wild pony from a wealthy ranch owner's herd to ride to and from school. Scott and his pony soon become an inseparable team, until one day the pony suddenly disappears. Soon after, the ranch owner's handicapped daughter Josie has a wild pony especially trained to pull her cart. But Scott is convinced that Josie's pony is actually his, which leads to a court battle that divides their small Australian town. One child must ultimately lose the pony when true ownership is decided.
Who’s in it. Ride a Wild Pony stars Michael Craig as James Ellison, John Meillon as Charles E. Quayle, Robert Bettles as Scotty Pirie and Eva Griffiths as Josie Ellison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ride a Wild Pony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ride a Wild Pony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ride a Wild Pony tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ride a Wild Pony (1975)?
- In US, Ride a Wild Pony is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ride a Wild Pony worth watching?
- Ride a Wild Pony holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ride a Wild Pony?
- Ride a Wild Pony stars Michael Craig, John Meillon, Robert Bettles, Eva Griffiths and Graham Rouse.
- When was Ride a Wild Pony released?
- Ride a Wild Pony was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.