The Colt (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2005, The Colt is a drama, war, family and history film directed by Yelena Lanskaya, running about 83 minutes. “A story of innocence born to the men of the Union First Cavalry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the heat of battle in the midst of the Civil War, a beguilingly innocent colt is born to Union Jim Rabb's beloved mare. Refusing the orders to shoot it, lest it prove a hindrance, Rabb keeps the colt as a consolation in these desperate times-a symbol of hope that leads the men of the First Cavalry on a journey of self-discovery and newfound brotherhood.
Who’s in it. The Colt stars Ryan Merriman as Jim Rabb, Steve Bacic as Sgt. Longacre, Darcy Belsher as Covington and Scott Heindl as Lt. Hutton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Colt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Colt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Colt (2005)?
- In US, The Colt is available to stream on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Colt worth watching?
- The Colt holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Colt?
- The Colt stars Ryan Merriman, Steve Bacic, Darcy Belsher, Scott Heindl and William MacDonald.
- When was The Colt released?
- The Colt was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.