The Derby Stallion (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2005, The Derby Stallion is a drama and family film directed by Craig Clyde, running about 98 minutes. “The heart of a boy. The soul of a champion. The friendship of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it.
Who’s in it. The Derby Stallion stars Zac Efron as Patrick McCardle, Bill Cobbs as Houston Jones, William R. Moses as Jim McCardle and Crystal Hunt as Jill Overton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Derby Stallion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Derby Stallion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Derby Stallion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Derby Stallion (2005)?
- In US, The Derby Stallion is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Derby Stallion worth watching?
- The Derby Stallion holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Derby Stallion?
- The Derby Stallion stars Zac Efron, Bill Cobbs, William R. Moses, Crystal Hunt and Charles Black.
- When was The Derby Stallion released?
- The Derby Stallion was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.