Lean on Pete (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, Lean on Pete is a drama and adventure film directed by Andrew Haigh, running about 121 minutes. “You can’t get anywhere on your own” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.
Who’s in it. Lean on Pete stars Charlie Plummer as Charley Thompson, Steve Zahn as Silver, Steve Buscemi as Del Montgomery and Chloë Sevigny as Bonnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Lean on Pete has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M 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 Lean on Pete page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lean on Pete tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lean on Pete (2018)?
- In US, Lean on Pete 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 Lean on Pete worth watching?
- Lean on Pete holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lean on Pete?
- Lean on Pete stars Charlie Plummer, Steve Zahn, Steve Buscemi, Chloë Sevigny and Travis Fimmel.
- When was Lean on Pete released?
- Lean on Pete was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.