Ruffian (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2007, Ruffian is a drama and tv movie film directed by Yves Simoneau, running about 89 minutes. “Champions live forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ruffian is an American made-for-television movie that tells the story of the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame Champion thoroughbred filly Ruffian who went undefeated until her death after breaking down in a nationally televised match race at Belmont Park on July 6, 1975 against the Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure. Made by ESPN Original Entertainment, the film is directed by Yves Simoneau and stars Sam Shepard as Ruffian's trainer, Frank Whiteley. The producers used four different geldings in the role of Ruffian. Locations for the 2007 film included Louisiana Downs in Shreveport, Louisiana and Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Who’s in it. Ruffian stars Sam Shepard as Frank Whiteley, Mark Adam as Mike Bell, Lisa Arnold as Female Sports Reporter #2 and Nicholas Pryor as Stuart Janney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Ruffian sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruffian page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruffian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruffian (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ruffian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ruffian worth watching?
- Ruffian holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ruffian?
- Ruffian stars Sam Shepard, Mark Adam, Lisa Arnold, Nicholas Pryor and Christine Belford.
- When was Ruffian released?
- Ruffian was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.