The Horse Soldiers

...rides where only the great ones do!

1959 • 115 min • Western · War

Join the Angel Guild Write your review Sign in to rate and review

Synopsis

A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

289 reviews

69 Audience · 289 · 100%

During the Civil War, Union cavalry led by Colonel Marlowe embark on a dangerous mission behind Confederate lines to destroy a vital supply depot. They are forced to take a Southern belle along to protect their secret plans. Tensions rise between the military commander and a doctor in their ranks as they face perilous challenges.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Period-typical combat violence
Some characters are killed in battle
Brief, mild language

What it models well

Courage and determination
Leadership and duty
Sacrifice for a cause

Talk about it after

The human cost of war
Different perspectives on conflict
Choosing duty over personal feelings

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Horse Soldiers. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.