The Horsemen
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The Horsemen

Best from age 10 · PG · 1971 · 110 min

The Horsemen

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.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

4/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some horse-related injuries shown
  • The intensity of buzkashi matches
  • Cultural practices might seem harsh

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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