The Thoroughbred (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1930, The Thoroughbred is a drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 58 minutes. “In a Horse Or Man, What Makes a Thoroughbred?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Riley and Donovan, racehorse owners and trainers who have been rivals and enemies for years, seek to befriend Tod Taylor, a jockey, and Ham, a retainer. Tod elects to work for Riley, incurring the enmity of rival jockeys. Riley's daughter, Colleen, sympathizes with Tod and cares for his bruises. Trying to befriend Donovan, Tod wins a match between Riley's colt, Reckless, and Donovan's best horse; and many more victories bolster his confidence. His head is turned by Margie, a come-on girl for Drake, a gambler. She precipitates his dissipation, and Tod is induced to throw the race to avoid a jail sentence.
Who’s in it. The Thoroughbred stars Wesley Barry as Tod Taylor, Judith Barrett as Colleen Riley, Pauline Garon as Margie and Larry Steers as Tom Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Thoroughbred has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thoroughbred page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thoroughbred tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thoroughbred (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thoroughbred change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thoroughbred worth watching?
- The Thoroughbred holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thoroughbred?
- The Thoroughbred stars Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers and Robert Homans.
- When was The Thoroughbred released?
- The Thoroughbred was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.