# National Velvet (1945)

> A determined English girl and a spirited horse chase an improbable racing dream with help from a wandering young trainer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10616

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Clarence Brown
- Cast: Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Revere, Angela Lansbury, Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins, Juanita Quigley, Reginald Owen
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037120/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, nostalgic, warm, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A young girl’s dream of racing horses leads her on an unforgettable journey of determination and friendship.

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