# Lean on Pete (2018)

> A lonely teenager and a failing racehorse form a fragile bond as instability forces them onto a perilous journey through the Pacific Northwest.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/272244

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, Adventure, Western
- Director: Andrew Haigh
- Cast: Charlie Plummer, Amy Seimetz, Travis Fimmel, Steve Buscemi, Jason Beem, Tolo Tuitele, Ayanna Berkshire, Connor Brenes
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5340300/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, austere, quietly tender, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey of friendship and resilience unfolds as a boy seeks a place to belong.

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