War Horse
2012, English. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship.
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch War Horse
War Horse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Steven SpielbergDirector
- Jeremy IrvineAlbert Narracott
- Peter MullanTed Narracott
- Emily WatsonRose Narracott
- Niels ArestrupGrandfather
- David ThewlisLyons
- Tom HiddlestonCapt. James Nicholls
- Benedict CumberbatchMaj. Jamie Stewart
- Céline BuckensEmilie
- Toby KebbellGeordie Soldier
- Patrick KennedyLt. Charlie Waverly
- Leonard CarowMichael
- David KrossGunther
Details
- Released
- 10 February 2012
- Country
- United States of America, India
- Written by
- Lee Hall, Richard Curtis
- Budget
- $66M
- Box office
- $178M
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What War Horse is based on
War Horse is based on War Horse by Nick Stafford and War Horse (1982) by Michael Morpurgo.
War Horse
By Nick Stafford
1982
War Horse
By Michael Morpurgo
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War Horse: quick answers
Is War Horse worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 3,807 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is War Horse?
War Horse runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does War Horse have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for War Horse. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
War Horse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
War Horse is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is War Horse on?
War Horse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like War Horse?
If you liked War Horse, try Rob Roy, Benediction, Flyboys.
Who directed War Horse?
War Horse (2012) was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson.
What is War Horse based on?
War Horse is based on War Horse by Nick Stafford and War Horse (1982) by Michael Morpurgo.