National Velvet (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1945, National Velvet is a drama and family film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 123 minutes. “Simple story of a boy... a girl... and a horse! Set to the thunder of the Grand National Steeplechase!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse.
Who’s in it. National Velvet stars Mickey Rooney as Michael 'Mi' Taylor, Donald Crisp as Mr. Herbert Brown, Elizabeth Taylor as Velvet Brown and Anne Revere as Mrs. Araminty Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, National Velvet has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.8M 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 National Velvet page.
If you liked it. Fans of National Velvet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch National Velvet (1945)?
- In US, National Velvet 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 National Velvet worth watching?
- National Velvet holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in National Velvet?
- National Velvet stars Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Revere and Angela Lansbury.
- When was National Velvet released?
- National Velvet was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.