The Horsemen
A Horse Worth Killing For. A Dream Worth Dying For.
1971 • 110 min • Action · Adventure · Drama
Synopsis
In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi is a game of great pride. When Uraz breaks his leg and loses a spirited match, he brings shame to his village, especially his father. After losing his leg below the knee, Uraz, to regain his honor, must learn to ride again and win with a special, one-of-a-kind horse.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 63 Audience · 25 · 100%
An Afghan horseman breaks his leg and loses a buzkashi match, shaming his father and village. To regain his honor, he must learn to ride again despite his injury and win with a unique horse. It's a tale of perseverance and cultural tradition.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some horse-related injuries shown
- The intensity of buzkashi matches
- Cultural practices might seem harsh
What it models well
- Perseverance and resilience
- Cultural traditions and honor
- Father-son relationships
- Overcoming physical challenges
Talk about it after
- The cultural significance of buzkashi
- What honor means to different people
- Adapting to and overcoming disabilities
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Top billed cast
Director: John Frankenheimer • Crew: Dalton Trumbo
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (25)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0067216
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