War Horse (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, War Horse is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 146 minutes. “Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
Who’s in it. War Horse stars Tom Hiddleston as Capt. James Nicholls, Benedict Cumberbatch as Maj. Jamie Stewart, Toby Kebbell as Geordie Soldier and Emily Watson as Rose Narracott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, War Horse has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $177.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 War Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Horse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Horse (2011)?
- In US, War Horse is available to 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 War Horse worth watching?
- War Horse holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in War Horse?
- War Horse stars Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Toby Kebbell, Emily Watson and Jeremy Irvine.
- When was War Horse released?
- War Horse was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.