Fresh Horses (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Fresh Horses is a drama and romance film directed by David Anspaugh, running about 105 minutes. “Love doesn't have to last a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Cincinnati college student breaks off his engagement to his wealthy fiancée after he falls in love with a backwoods Kentucky girl he meets at a party. She says she's 20, but he finds out she's 16 and married to an abusive husband.
Who’s in it. Fresh Horses stars Molly Ringwald as Jewel, Andrew McCarthy as Matt Larkin, Patti D'Arbanville as Jean and Ben Stiller as Tipton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Fresh Horses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fresh Horses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fresh Horses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fresh Horses (1988)?
- In GB, Fresh Horses is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fresh Horses worth watching?
- Fresh Horses holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fresh Horses?
- Fresh Horses stars Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Patti D'Arbanville, Ben Stiller and Leon Russom.
- When was Fresh Horses released?
- Fresh Horses was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.