The Dark Horse
2014, English. Directed by James Napier Robertson.
Bravery is contagious
One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dark Horse
The Dark Horse is streaming on fuboTV and Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 17 July 2014
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- James Napier Robertson
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What The Dark Horse is based on
The Dark Horse is based on a true story.
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The Dark Horse: quick answers
Is The Dark Horse worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dark Horse?
The Dark Horse runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Dark Horse have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dark Horse. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dark Horse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dark Horse yet.
Which OTT platform is The Dark Horse on?
The Dark Horse is streaming on fuboTV and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dark Horse?
If you liked The Dark Horse, try Oranges and Sunshine, Panther, Oslo.
Who directed The Dark Horse?
The Dark Horse (2014) was directed by James Napier Robertson and stars Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance.
What is The Dark Horse based on?
The Dark Horse is based on a true story.