If you love horse racing then you will love these top horse racing movies. There’s a chance that there are some on this list that you might not have seen yet either, so take a look below to find out more.
Seabiscuit
The story behind this film is very interesting. Seabiscuit is essentially based on the true story of a real-life underdog horse.
The horse overcomes all of the odds and eventually becomes a champion. The story became a hit during the Great Depression and the main reason for this is because it had a huge impact on those who watched it. It’s a fantastic movie overall and if you haven’t seen it yet then you most certainly should. If you are interested in learning more about horse racing in general, then sites such as sportez.com are always good for you to look into as they have the latest news.
Secretariat
Horse racing in the movies is essentially another way for movie industry to relive the intensity of real-life events. Secretariat was made by Disney and it tells the story of the greatest racehorse ever. The horse went on to win the Triple Crown in the year 1973 and it’s a really feel-good movie.
Let It Ride
Richard Dreyfuss plays a gambler who is actually willing to bet it all when he finds out that he is having the best day of his life at the races. Sure, his fortune is a bit of a Hollywood fantasy, but the comedy is very delightful and it’s a very warm-hearted journey. It’s also a genuine feel-good movie too.
Dreamer
This film is very similar to other great movies. It’s about a thoroughbred racehorse and it shows the impact on those who raise it. Dreamer stars Kurt Russell as a father who is having a very difficult relationship with his daughter, who is nursing an injured horse back to health. This is again, another inspiring film but it is a really entertaining watch too.
National Velvet
Elizabeth Taylor plays Velvet Brown who is absolutely convinced that her horse is going to win her the biggest race in Britain. Sure, the horse’s character is quite unruly but when she has the big decision to make, she makes the call to ride the horse anyway even though she is an inexperienced rider herself.
Phar Lap
This is considered to be one of the best horse racing movies ever made. It’s brought to you by Simon Wincer who based the story on a true horse. It was raised to be a champion by a very unlikely source and the mysterious death of the horse is one of the main reasons why this movie stands out. There is a tinge of sadness when the credits roll but that being said, it is an incredibly powerful drama and it displays the emotional power of the relationships that people have with their horses and it also shows how far the sport has come in recent years.
