Equus (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1977, Equus is a drama and mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 137 minutes. “I am yours and you are mine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
Who’s in it. Equus stars Richard Burton as Martin Dysart, Peter Firth as Alan Strang, Joan Plowright as Dora Strang and Harry Andrews as Harry Dalton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Equus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Equus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Equus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Equus (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Equus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Equus worth watching?
- Equus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Equus?
- Equus stars Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Joan Plowright, Harry Andrews and Colin Blakely.
- When was Equus released?
- Equus was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.