The Horsemasters (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1961, The Horsemasters is an adventure and tv movie film directed by William Fairchild, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. American students are having a difficult time at a prestigious English riding school. Dinah Wilcox is overly cautious because of memories of an accident, but Danny Grant gives her confidence. The strict, but admired, instructor fears she must sell her favorite horse because of school tradition, but the students end up taking up a collection to buy it back for her.
Who’s in it. The Horsemasters stars Annette Funicello as Dinah Wilcox, Tommy Kirk as Danny Grant, Janet Munro as Janet Hale and John Fraser as David Lawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Horsemasters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horsemasters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Horsemasters tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Horsemasters (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Horsemasters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Horsemasters worth watching?
- The Horsemasters holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Horsemasters?
- The Horsemasters stars Annette Funicello, Tommy Kirk, Janet Munro, John Fraser and Donald Pleasence.
- When was The Horsemasters released?
- The Horsemasters was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
