American Black Beauty (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, American Black Beauty is a drama and family film directed by Richard Gabai. “A horse never knows who may buy him, or who may drive him...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her father dies in a horse riding accident, a displaced city girl named Cheryl is sent to live with a foster family on a farm in the country. Here she meets a magnificent horse. Cheryl learns to face her fear of horses and manages to race once again.
Who’s in it. American Black Beauty stars Dean Stockwell as Tim Lane, Leah Lail as Marcie Lane, Chris Hunter as Carey Lane and Danielle Keaton as Cheryl Birtwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, American Black Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Black Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Black Beauty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Black Beauty (2005)?
- In US, American Black Beauty is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Black Beauty worth watching?
- American Black Beauty holds an audience score of 6.6 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 American Black Beauty?
- American Black Beauty stars Dean Stockwell, Leah Lail, Chris Hunter, Danielle Keaton and Peter Jason.
- When was American Black Beauty released?
- American Black Beauty was released in 2005.