Dream Horse

Hearts will race.

2021 • 113 min • Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites. Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope in their struggling community.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

139 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
70 Audience · 138 · 49%

Based on a true story, a small-town bartender in Wales rallies her community to breed and race an unlikely horse named Dream Alliance. Despite meager resources, Dream rises through the ranks, becoming a symbol of hope for his owners and their struggling community.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Occasional mild language
Social drinking depicted
Some tense moments during races

What it models well

Community spirit and teamwork
Perseverance and chasing dreams
Belief in oneself and others
Finding hope in difficult times

Talk about it after

The power of collective effort and shared goals
Overcoming challenges with determination
How one small dream can inspire many
The unique bond between humans and animals

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Top billed cast

Director: Euros Lyn • Crew: Neil McKay

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
This is quite an enjoyable true-life tale of a group of Welsh villagers who form a racehorse syndicate with a few pounds and take their horse to the pinnacle of Welsh steeplechasing. Toni Collette (Jan) leads a pretty mundane existence with husband Brian (Owen Teale).…
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