The Horse
1973, English. Directed by Charles Burnett.
This critically acclaimed 1973 short is about an aristocratic white farming family who has a horse that is being put away, by the father of a young black boy named William. William cares for said horse in its last moments, as the male family members eagerly wait for his dad to arrive.
- Runtime
- 0h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 December 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Burnett
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How long is The Horse?
The Horse runs 14 minutes (0h 14m).
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Which OTT platform is The Horse on?
The Horse isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1973. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Horse?
If you liked The Horse, try Don't Come Knocking, Appaloosa, Jane Got a Gun.
Who directed The Horse?
The Horse (1973) was directed by Charles Burnett and stars Gordon Houston, Maury Wright, Gary Morrin.