War Horse
“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.
Where to watch War Horse in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open War Horse there. Availability last verified on June 22, 2026.
Where is War Horse streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About War Horse
War Horse is a 2011 English-language war, history and adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson. It has a runtime of 2h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 3700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
War Horse was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, and Amblin Entertainment and made in United States of America and India. It was released on December 25, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $66 million, it went on to gross $178 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Richard Curtis, Lee Hall
- Release date
- December 25, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, India
- Budget
- $66 million
- Box office
- $178 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment
War Horse cast & crew
War Horse was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Richard Curtis and Lee Hall.
The cast features Jeremy Irvine as Albert Narracott, Peter Mullan as Ted Narracott, Emily Watson as Rose Narracott, Niels Arestrup as Grandfather, David Thewlis as Lyons, and Tom Hiddleston as Capt. James Nicholls.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Janusz Kamiński, and it was produced by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy.
Is War Horse worth watching?
War Horse holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 3,696 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 2h 26m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, history, and adventure, War Horse is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch War Horse
War Horse isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of War Horse
Jeremy Irvine
Albert Narracott
Peter Mullan
Ted Narracott
Emily Watson
Rose Narracott
Niels Arestrup
Grandfather
David Thewlis
Lyons
Tom Hiddleston
Capt. James Nicholls
Benedict Cumberbatch
Maj. Jamie Stewart
Céline Buckens
Emilie
Toby Kebbell
Geordie Soldier
Patrick Kennedy
Lt. Charlie Waverly
Leonard Carow
Michael
David Kross
Gunther
War Horse — FAQs
▸Where can I watch War Horse in United States?
War Horse is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is War Horse in?
War Horse is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is War Horse?
War Horse runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
▸What is War Horse rated?
War Horse is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3,696 ratings.
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