A Long Shot Becomes A Legend.

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, Gary Stevens, William H. Macy, David McCullough

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Sometimes when the little guy doesn't know he is the little guy, he can do great things." - Charles Howard

Why watch this? This is a great story about underdogs... with an all-star cast.

Plot Summary: This film tells the true story of an undersized and underestimated thoroughbred racehorse during the Great Depression. A group of individuals, including a businessman coping with loss, a down-on-his-luck horse trainer, and a troubled jockey, come together to help the temperamental horse achieve unexpected success. Their journey becomes a symbol of hope and inspiration for a nation struggling through difficult times.

Dad's Preview: I am a sucker for horse films, especially those "based on a true story". This flick, set during the Depression, centers on an undesirable Thoroughbred horse, named Seabiscuit, who went on to win races despite being too small. It's also about the jockey, Red Pollard, who was blind in one eye, yet had a unique way with the horse. This story is inspiring, tense, and full of great racing sequences.

DreamWorks Pictures, Spyglass Ent., The Kennedy/Marshall Co,
Larger Than Life Prod.; Universal Pictures