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War Horse
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Patiently paced, emotionally heavy drama that rewards full attention. Best if an animal-centred story with a broad wartime setting.
73.1/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
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73.1/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTOn the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey fu…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for War Horse.
MoviHero lists December 25, 2011 as the release date for War Horse. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jeremy Irvine as Albert Narracott, Peter Mullan as Ted Narracott, Emily Watson as Rose Narracott, Niels Arestrup as Grandfather. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 25, 2011
GenresDrama · History · War
Runtime2h 26m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastJeremy Irvine as Albert Narracott, Peter Mullan as Ted Narracott, Emily Watson as Rose Narracott, Niels Arestrup as Grandfather
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is War Horse right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
War Horse runs 2h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 73.1/100 (7.305/10) from 3,786 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch War Horse?
War Horse follows a horse separated from the young man who raised him as war spreads across Europe. Its appeal lies in the animal’s encounters with different people and the hope of finding a way home.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01War Horse follows a horse separated from the young man who raised him as war spreads across Europe
02an animal-centred story with a broad wartime setting
03a wartime drama about separation and reunion
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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01Pacing3/10
02Emotional Impact8/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence6/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01an animal-centred story with a broad wartime setting
02a wartime drama about separation and reunion
THINK TWICE IF
01you find animal suffering difficult to watch
02you want a tightly focused military account
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
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