War Horse Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy

War Horse (2011) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Jeremy Irvine as Albert Narracott; Peter Mullan as Ted Narracott; Emily Watson as Rose Narracott; Niels Arestrup as Grandfather; David Thewlis as Lyons; Tom Hiddleston as Capt. James Nicholls; Benedict Cumberbatch as Maj. Jamie Stewart; Céline Buckens as Emilie

About War Horse

On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.

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