Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- adventurous
- earnest
- fast-paced
- family movie night
- horse lovers
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel fast-moving and visually appealing in Morocco but contrived, slow or ineptly directed, with stereotypical Arab characterization.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alec travels from New York into the Moroccan desert to reclaim The Black after the horse is taken by its former owners.
Alec's attachment to The Black motivates the entire journey and frames the horse as a beloved partner rather than mere property.
The plot moves through desert wilderness in Morocco, with Alec pursuing the stolen stallion across North African terrain.
The critical reception specifically describes the film's direct-action, comic-book sensibility and notes stereotypical portrayals of Arab characters.
Films like The Black Stallion Returns, and why
The Black Stallion
family adventure centered on a determined child and a powerful horse in dramatic natural landscapes
The Incredible Journey
youthful adventure, cross-cultural travel, and an animal companion driving the emotional journey
The Young Black Stallion
family-friendly desert adventure with a young protagonist confronting unfamiliar cultures and dangerous terrain
White Fang
classic child-centered adventure emphasizing wilderness, loyalty, and direct action
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Dalva
- Release Date
- 1983-03-25
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (73)
Cast
- Kelly Reno
- Vincent Spano
- Allen Garfield
- Woody Strode
- Ferdy Mayne
- Jodi Thelen
- Teri Garr
- Doghmi Larbi
- Angelo Infanti
- Luigi Mezzanotte
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Black Stallion Returns about?
- A determined boy crosses the North African desert to recover the magnificent horse stolen from him.
- What is The Black Stallion Returns like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Black Stallion Returns as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Black Stallion Returns violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Black Stallion Returns as mild.
- What did critics think of The Black Stallion Returns?
- Critics generally found the sequel fast-moving and visually appealing in Morocco but contrived, slow or ineptly directed, with stereotypical Arab characterization.
- Which films are like The Black Stallion Returns?
- Films with a similar feel include The Black Stallion, The Incredible Journey, The Young Black Stallion, and White Fang.
- How long is The Black Stallion Returns?
- The Black Stallion Returns runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Black Stallion Returns?
- In United States, The Black Stallion Returns streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
