The Electric Horseman
“He's a washed-up loser. But sometimes losers can be heroes...”
A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show. When he's asked to perform with a $12 million horse, he discovers it is being doped to remain docile. He flees into the desert astride the beast in an act of defiance. A story-hungry female reporter gives chase.
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Where is The Electric Horseman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | — |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Electric Horseman
The Electric Horseman is a 1979 English-language drama, romance and comedy film directed by Sydney Pollack. The cast is led by Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings.
The Electric Horseman was produced by Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Rastar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $62 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Writers
- Robert Garland
- Release date
- December 21, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $62 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions
The Electric Horseman cast & crew
The Electric Horseman was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Robert Garland.
The cast features Robert Redford as Sonny, Jane Fonda as Hallie, Valerie Perrine as Charlotta, Willie Nelson as Wendell, John Saxon as Hunt Sears, and Nicolas Coster as Fitzgerald.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by Owen Roizman, and it was produced by Ray Stark.
Is The Electric Horseman worth watching?
The Electric Horseman holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 165 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and comedy, The Electric Horseman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Electric Horseman
Robert Redford
Sonny
Jane Fonda
Hallie
Valerie Perrine
Charlotta
Willie Nelson
Wendell
John Saxon
Hunt Sears
Nicolas Coster
Fitzgerald
Allan Arbus
Danny
Wilford Brimley
Farmer
Will Hare
Gus
Basil Hoffman
Toland
Timothy Scott
Leroy
James B. Sikking
Dietrich
The Electric Horseman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Electric Horseman in United States?
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▸What language is The Electric Horseman in?
The Electric Horseman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Electric Horseman?
The Electric Horseman runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Electric Horseman rated?
The Electric Horseman is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 165 ratings.
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