6 Best Horse Racing and Jockey Movies

By Vlad Zakh · June 7, 2026

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The thundering thrill of the racetrack and the bond between horse and rider has powered some of cinema’s most inspiring sports dramas. In The Black Stallion (1979): A boy shipwrecked with a wild Arabian stallion forms an unbreakable bond that leads them to the racetrack. Don’t overlook Seabiscuit (2003): An unlikely racehorse and his team of underdogs capture the hopes of a nation during the Great Depression.

Secretariat (2010) 01

Secretariat (2010)

TMDB ★ 7.0

A determined housewife takes over her family's horse farm and guides a legendary colt to the Triple Crown.

Directed by Randall Wallace · 2h 03m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story (2005) 02

Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story (2005)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A horse trainer and his daughter defy the odds to nurse a severely injured racehorse back to championship form.

Directed by John Gatins · 1h 46m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Seabiscuit (2003) 03

Seabiscuit (2003)

TMDB ★ 7.3

An unlikely racehorse and his team of underdogs capture the hopes of a nation during the Great Depression.

Directed by Gary Ross · 2h 21m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Phar Lap (1983)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A humble racehorse becomes a national hero in Depression-era Australia despite doubts about his ability.

Directed by Simon Wincer · 1h 47m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Rent: JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV · Buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV

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The Black Stallion (1979) 05

The Black Stallion (1979)

TMDB ★ 7.4

A boy shipwrecked with a wild Arabian stallion forms an unbreakable bond that leads them to the racetrack.

Directed by Carroll Ballard · 1h 58m · Rated G

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Artiflix · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home

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National Velvet (1944) 06

National Velvet (1944)

TMDB ★ 7.2

A determined young girl trains an unruly horse to compete in England's most prestigious steeplechase race.

Directed by Clarence Brown · 2h 03m · Rated G

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.