Seabiscuit (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2003, Seabiscuit is a drama and history film directed by Gary Ross, running about 141 minutes. “The hopes of a nation rode on a long shot.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.

Who’s in it. Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire as Red Pollard, David McCullough as Narrator, Jeff Bridges as Charles Howard and Chris Cooper as Tom Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Seabiscuit has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $148.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Seabiscuit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seabiscuit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Seabiscuit (2003)?
In US, Seabiscuit is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Seabiscuit worth watching?
Seabiscuit holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Seabiscuit?
Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire, David McCullough, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper and Elizabeth Banks.
When was Seabiscuit released?
Seabiscuit was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.