The Horse Whisperer
Teens

The Horse Whisperer

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1998 · 169 min

The Horse Whisperer

A mother brings her traumatized daughter and injured horse to a skilled "horse whisperer" in rural Montana. There, they begin a journey of healing, facing emotional challenges and navigating complex relationships amidst a beautiful ranch setting.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

4/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • A serious riding accident is depicted with lasting impact
  • Themes of marital strain and an implied affair
  • Some emotional intensity related to loss and recovery

Models well

  • Empathy and understanding
  • Healing and recovery
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Connecting with nature

Talk about it after

  • The complexities of family loyalty
  • Different ways to cope with grief and trauma
  • The role of compassion in healing
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