Horse Trick Riders (1895): cast, story & where to watch
1895 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1895, Horse Trick Riders is a notable film directed by Louis Lumière, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. In the background is a house. In the foreground, a groom holds the reins of a sleek black horse that stands in profile. A tall man, dressed in a black uniform, demonstrates how to mount the horse then encourages and tries to assist a man in white. The man in white keeps falling, and soon it's apparent that he's an putting on a show. His pratfalls become more elaborate and stylish. The horse stands patient. The little groom laughs to see such sport. And finally, the man in white finds a comic accommodation. The story, though brief, has a beginning, middle, and end.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Horse Trick Riders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horse Trick Riders page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Horse Trick Riders (1895)?
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- Is Horse Trick Riders worth watching?
- Horse Trick Riders holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Horse Trick Riders released?
- Horse Trick Riders was released in 1895, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.