Palomino (1991): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1991, Palomino is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Michael Miller, running about 95 minutes. “Abandoned and confined to a wheelchair... can love heal her heart?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After the break up of her marriage, photographer Samantha Taylor retreats to the sanctuary of friend Caroline Lord's California ranch. Samantha falls in love with ranch hand Tate Jordan, and they share a deep and passionate love until Tate finds out that Samantha's ex-husband is popular and wealthy news anchor Warren Taylor. Ashamed he leaves the ranch, Samantha is heartbroken. Samantha breaks her back in an accident and is paralysed, and must learn how to walk - and ride - again. Caroline Lord tragically dies but leaves her ranch to Samantha, who turns it into a riding school for paralysed children. Through this enterprise, she begins to heal from the pain of Tate's desertion, the loss of her friend and her own paralysis. Tate returns to the ranch after hearing of Caroline's death and finds Samantha there. Can they both overcome their own demons and learn to love each other again??

Who’s in it. Palomino stars Lindsay Frost as Samantha Taylor, Eva Marie Saint as Caroline Lord, Rod Taylor as Bill King and Lee Horsley as Tate Jordan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Palomino has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palomino page.

If you liked it. Fans of Palomino tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.