Black Beauty (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, Black Beauty is a drama, family and western film directed by James Hill, running about 106 minutes. “The all-new motion picture about the most beloved story of our time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anna Sewell's classic 1877 novel beautifully comes to life in this family drama set in England. Told from the point of view of Black Beauty himself, the story sheds light on the details surrounding the colt's birth and his perception of humans (he has various owners throughout his life). While some owners are compassionate -- none more than Joe Evans (Mark Lester), the boy who first owns the colt.
Who’s in it. Black Beauty stars Mark Lester as Joe Evans, Walter Slezak as Hackenschmidt, Peter Lee Lawrence as Gervaise and Uschi Glas as Marie Hackenschmidt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Black Beauty 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 Black Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Beauty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Beauty (1971)?
- In US, Black Beauty 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 Black Beauty worth watching?
- Black Beauty holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Beauty?
- Black Beauty stars Mark Lester, Walter Slezak, Peter Lee Lawrence, Uschi Glas and Patrick Mower.
- When was Black Beauty released?
- Black Beauty was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.