# Secretariat (2010)

> A determined Virginia horse-stable owner challenges a male-dominated racing world and guides Secretariat toward historic glory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25062

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Randall Wallace
- Cast: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Scott Glenn, Dylan Walsh, Fred Thompson, Margo Martindale, Nelsan Ellis, James Cromwell
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028576/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, heartwarming, inspirational, family movie night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A determined housewife defies the odds to change the world of horse racing forever.

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