Shergar (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Shergar is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Dennis C. Lewiston, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Shergar, Ireland's most decorated thoroughbread and perhaps the greatest race horse of all time, is kidnapped by IRA terrorists and held for a $2 million ransom. Can a young stable boy save Shergar's life... and his own before it's too late?
Who’s in it. Shergar stars Alan Barker as Elliott Smyth, Billy Boyle as Carrigan, Stephen Brennan as Mr. Faloon and Gary Cady as S.A.S. Captain Kirkpatrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Shergar 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 Shergar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shergar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shergar (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shergar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shergar worth watching?
- Shergar holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shergar?
- Shergar stars Alan Barker, Billy Boyle, Stephen Brennan, Gary Cady and Denny Cain.
- When was Shergar released?
- Shergar was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.