# War Horse (2011)

> A beloved farm horse becomes the emotional thread connecting young Albert and strangers across the devastation of the First World War.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/39268

## Facts

- Runtime: 146 min
- Genres: War, History, Drama
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, Niels Arestrup, David Thewlis, Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Céline Buckens
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568911/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: sentimental, melancholic, sweeping, historical drama night, family movie night with older teens

## Synopsis

A powerful tale of friendship and survival amidst the horrors of war.

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