White Mane (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, White Mane is a drama and family film directed by Albert Lamorisse, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. In the south of France, in a vast plain region called the Camargue, lives White Mane, a magnificent stallion and the leader of a herd of wild horses too proud to let themselves be broken by humans. Only Folco, a young fisherman, manages to tame him. A strong friendship grows between the boy and the horse, as the two go looking for the freedom that the world of men won’t allow them.
Who’s in it. White Mane stars Alain Emery as Folco, the Fisher-Boy, Laurent Roche as Folco's Grandfather, Clan-Clan and Denys Colomb de Daunant as Horse Breeder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, White Mane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Mane page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Mane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Mane (1953)?
- In US, White Mane is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Mane worth watching?
- White Mane holds an audience score of 6.6 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 White Mane?
- White Mane stars Alain Emery, Laurent Roche, Clan-Clan, Denys Colomb de Daunant and Pascal Lamorisse.
- When was White Mane released?
- White Mane was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.