Black Beauty (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1946, Black Beauty is a drama and family film directed by Max Nosseck, running about 74 minutes. “The most beloved of all animals...in the most exciting of all adventures” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Anna Sewell's novel. In rural England of the 1880's, widower Squire Wendon is rearing his young daughter Anne. Her father has forbidden her to be present when their mare, "Duchess," gives birth. Anne sneaks out to the stable, however, and is discovered by her father who forbids her ever to ride Duchess again. Despite this punishment, he gives Anne Duchess's colt because it is her birthday, and she names him "Black Beauty."
Who’s in it. Black Beauty stars Mona Freeman as Anne Wendon, Richard Denning as Bill Dixon, Evelyn Ankers as Evelyn Carrington and Charles Evans as Squire Wendon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Black Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Beauty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Beauty (1946)?
- In US, Black Beauty is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Beauty worth watching?
- Black Beauty holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Beauty?
- Black Beauty stars Mona Freeman, Richard Denning, Evelyn Ankers, Charles Evans and J. M. Kerrigan.
- When was Black Beauty released?
- Black Beauty was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.