The Black Stallion
“From the moment he first saw the stallion, he knew it would either destroy him, or carry him where no one had ever been before…”
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Black Stallion
The Black Stallion is a 1979 English-language family and adventure film directed by Carroll Ballard. The cast is led by Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
The Black Stallion was produced by United Artists and American Zoetrope and made in United States of America. It was released on October 13, 1979, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $38 million worldwide.
- Director
- Carroll Ballard
- Writers
- Jeanne Rosenberg, Melissa Mathison, Walter Murch
- Release date
- October 13, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $38 million
- Production
- United Artists, American Zoetrope
The Black Stallion cast & crew
The Black Stallion was directed by Carroll Ballard and written by Jeanne Rosenberg, Melissa Mathison, and Walter Murch.
The cast features Kelly Reno as Alec Ramsey, Mickey Rooney as Henry Dailey, Teri Garr as Alec's Mother, Clarence Muse as Snoe, Hoyt Axton as Alec's Father, and Michael Higgins as Neville.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carmine Coppola, cinematography is by Caleb Deschanel, and it was produced by Fred Roos and Tom Sternberg.
Is The Black Stallion worth watching?
The Black Stallion holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 323 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family and adventure, The Black Stallion is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Black Stallion
In United States, you can stream The Black Stallion on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Black Stallion
Kelly Reno
Alec Ramsey
Mickey Rooney
Henry Dailey
Teri Garr
Alec's Mother
Clarence Muse
Snoe
Hoyt Axton
Alec's Father
Michael Higgins
Neville
Ed McNamara
Jake
Doghmi Larbi
Arab
Cass-Olé
The Black Stallion
John Burton
Jockey #1
John Buchanan
Jockey #2
Kristen Vigard
Becky
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The Black Stallion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Black Stallion in United States?
The Black Stallion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Black Stallion on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Black Stallion is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Black Stallion in?
The Black Stallion is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Italian, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is The Black Stallion rated?
The Black Stallion is rated G. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 323 ratings.
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