National Velvet
1945, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
Simple story of a boy... a girl... and a horse! Set to the thunder of the Grand National Steeplechase!
Mi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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National Velvet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- Mickey RooneyMichael 'Mi' Taylor
- Donald CrispMr. Herbert Brown
- Elizabeth TaylorVelvet Brown
- Anne RevereMrs. Araminty Brown
- Angela LansburyEdwina Brown
- Jackie 'Butch' JenkinsDonald Brown
- Juanita QuigleyMalvolia 'Mally' Brown
- Reginald OwenFarmer Ede
- Norma VardenMiss Sims
- Terry KilburnTheodore 'Ted'
- Arthur ShieldsMr. Hallam
- Aubrey MatherEntry Official
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Theodore Reeves, Helen Deutsch
- Budget
- $2.8M
- Box office
- $5.8M
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What National Velvet is based on
National Velvet is based on National Velvet (1935) by Enid Bagnold, published by Heinemann.
1935
National Velvet
By Enid Bagnold
Published by Heinemann
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National Velvet: quick answers
Is National Velvet worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is National Velvet?
National Velvet runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does National Velvet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for National Velvet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
National Velvet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
National Velvet is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is National Velvet on?
National Velvet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like National Velvet?
If you liked National Velvet, try Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story, A Sunday Horse.
Who directed National Velvet?
National Velvet (1945) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor.
What is National Velvet based on?
National Velvet is based on National Velvet (1935) by Enid Bagnold, published by Heinemann.