The Lighthorsemen
1987, English. Directed by Simon Wincer.
They did what they were told... They didn't know it was impossible!
In 1917 when the British forces are bogged down in front of the Turkish and German lines in Palestine they rely on the Australian light horse regiment to break the deadlock.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Lighthorsemen
The Lighthorsemen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 September 1987.
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Cast & crew
- Simon WincerDirector
- Peter PhelpsDave Mitchell
- Nick WatersLighthorse Sargeant
- Jack HeywoodDave's Dad
- Di O'ConnorDave's Mum
- Shane BriantReichert
- Ralph CotterillGen. Friedrich von Kressenstein
- Bill KerrGen. Sir Harry Chauvel
- Grant PiroCharlie
- Tony BonnerCol. Murray Bourchier
- Serge LazareffRankin
- Gary SweetFrank
- John WaltonTas
Details
- Released
- 10 September 1987
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Ian Jones
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The Lighthorsemen: quick answers
Is The Lighthorsemen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lighthorsemen?
The Lighthorsemen runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The Lighthorsemen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lighthorsemen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lighthorsemen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lighthorsemen is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lighthorsemen on?
The Lighthorsemen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 September 1987. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lighthorsemen?
If you liked The Lighthorsemen, try War Horse, The War Below, Gallipoli.
Who directed The Lighthorsemen?
The Lighthorsemen (1987) was directed by Simon Wincer and stars Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, Jack Heywood.