The Black Stallion
1979, English. Directed by Carroll Ballard.
From the moment he first saw the stallion, he knew it would either destroy him, or carry him where no one had ever been before…
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The Black Stallion is streaming on MGM Plus and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melissa Mathison, Jeanne Rosenberg, Walter Murch
- Budget
- $2.7M
- Box office
- $38M
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What The Black Stallion is based on
The Black Stallion is based on The Black Stallion, a 1941 children's book by Walter Farley, published by Random House.
Children's book · 1941
The Black Stallion
By Walter Farley
Published by Random House
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The Black Stallion: quick answers
What comes after The Black Stallion?
Next in the series: The Black Stallion Returns (1983) and Young Black Stallion (2003).
Is The Black Stallion worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 348 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Black Stallion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Black Stallion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Black Stallion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Black Stallion is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Stallion on?
The Black Stallion is streaming on MGM Plus and Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Stallion?
If you liked The Black Stallion, try International Velvet, Young Black Stallion, National Velvet.
Who directed The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion (1979) was directed by Carroll Ballard and stars Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr.
What is The Black Stallion based on?
The Black Stallion is based on The Black Stallion, a 1941 children's book by Walter Farley, published by Random House.