Hidalgo (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, Hidalgo is an action, adventure and western film directed by Joe Johnston, running about 136 minutes. “Unbridled. Unbroken. Unbeaten.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...
Who’s in it. Hidalgo stars Viggo Mortensen as Frank Hopkins, Zuleikha Robinson as Jazira, C. Thomas Howell as Preston Webb and Chris Owen as First Soldier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hidalgo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $108.1M 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 Hidalgo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo (2004)?
- In US, Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo worth watching?
- Hidalgo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hidalgo?
- Hidalgo stars Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, C. Thomas Howell, Chris Owen and J.K. Simmons.
- When was Hidalgo released?
- Hidalgo was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.