Racing Stripes (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, Racing Stripes is a comedy and family film directed by Frederik Du Chau, running about 102 minutes. “Cheer 'til you're horse!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shattered illusions are hard to repair -- especially for a good-hearted zebra named Stripes who's spent his life on a Kentucky farm amidst the sorely mistaken notion that he's a debonair thoroughbred. Once he faces the fact that his stark stripes mark him as different, he decides he'll race anyway. And with help from the young girl who raised him, he just might end up in the winner's circle.
Who’s in it. Racing Stripes stars Frankie Muniz as Stripes (voice), Hayden Panettiere as Channing Walsh, Bruce Greenwood as Nolan Walsh and Mandy Moore as Sandy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Racing Stripes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $90.8M 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 Racing Stripes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Racing Stripes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Racing Stripes (2005)?
- In US, Racing Stripes 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 Racing Stripes worth watching?
- Racing Stripes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Racing Stripes?
- Racing Stripes stars Frankie Muniz, Hayden Panettiere, Bruce Greenwood, Mandy Moore and Wendie Malick.
- When was Racing Stripes released?
- Racing Stripes was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.