They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
1969, English. Directed by Sydney Pollack.
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- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 10 December 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Poe, Robert E. Thompson
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What They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is based on
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is based on They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, a 1935 novel by Horace McCoy, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 1935
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
By Horace McCoy
Published by Simon & Schuster
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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?: quick answers
Is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 392 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does They Shoot Horses, Don't They? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Shoot Horses, Don't They?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? on?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 December 1969. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
If you liked They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, try Peaceful Warrior, The Entertainer, Awakenings.
Who directed They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) was directed by Sydney Pollack and stars Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York.
What is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? based on?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is based on They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, a 1935 novel by Horace McCoy, published by Simon & Schuster.