Lean on Pete
2018, English. Directed by Andrew Haigh.
You can’t get anywhere on your own.
Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 382 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lean on Pete
Lean on Pete is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus in India.
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- Released
- 6 April 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Andrew Haigh
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What Lean on Pete is based on
Lean on Pete is based on Lean on Pete by Willy Vlautin.
Lean on Pete
By Willy Vlautin
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Lean on Pete: quick answers
Is Lean on Pete worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 382 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lean on Pete?
Lean on Pete runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Lean on Pete have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lean on Pete. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lean on Pete parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lean on Pete is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lean on Pete on?
Lean on Pete is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lean on Pete?
If you liked Lean on Pete, try True Grit, The Call of the Wild, News of the World.
Who directed Lean on Pete?
Lean on Pete (2018) was directed by Andrew Haigh and stars Charlie Plummer, Amy Seimetz, Travis Fimmel.
What is Lean on Pete based on?
Lean on Pete is based on Lean on Pete by Willy Vlautin.