The Dark Horse (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2014, The Dark Horse is a drama and history film directed by James Napier Robertson, running about 124 minutes. “Bravery is contagious” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.
Who’s in it. The Dark Horse stars Cliff Curtis as Genesis, James Rolleston as Mana, Kirk Torrance as Noble and Sia Trokenheim as Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Dark Horse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Horse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Horse (2014)?
- In US, The Dark Horse is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Horse worth watching?
- The Dark Horse holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Horse?
- The Dark Horse stars Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Sia Trokenheim and Andrew Grainger.
- When was The Dark Horse released?
- The Dark Horse was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.