Best from age 7 · PG · 2005 · 106 min
Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
Dreamer is a heartwarming drama about a former horse trainer, Ben Crane, and his daughter Cale who take on an injured racehorse named Sonador, giving her a second chance at life and glory. This inspiring tale explores themes of perseverance, family bonds, and believing in the underdog. While the film is largely gentle, it does depict the initial horse injury and the emotional stakes involved in Sonador's recovery and racing, making it best suited for children aged 7 and up who can handle mild peril and emotional moments.
Is Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story OK for kids, and for what age?
All ages. Movie Knight rates it best from age 7. Rated PG.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Horse injury is shown early on
- Brief moments of emotional intensity
- Disputes between characters
Models well
- Perseverance and determination
- Family bonding and support
- Belief in second chances
Talk about it after
- What does it mean to never give up, even when things are difficult, like when Sonador was injured?
- How do Ben and Cale learn to work together and trust each other throughout the movie?
- Age rating
- PG
- Release date
- 2005-09-10
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Status
- Released
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