Secretariat
A determined Virginia horse-stable owner challenges a male-dominated racing world and guides Secretariat toward historic glory.
Overview
A determined housewife defies the odds to change the world of horse racing forever.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- heartwarming
- inspirational
- family movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film rousing, heartwarming, authentic, and competently made, while noting its conventional inspirational formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Penny Chenery and Secretariat overcome skepticism and formidable racing competition to pursue the Triple Crown.
Penny takes over Meadow Stables despite limited racing knowledge and resistance from the surrounding business culture.
The bond among Penny, trainer Lucien Laurin, jockey Ron Turcotte, and Secretariat drives the racing successes.
The major horse races are staged as heightened, crowd-filled set pieces emphasizing speed, scale, and momentum.
Films like Secretariat, and why
Seabiscuit
uplifting biographical sports drama centered on an extraordinary racehorse and a determined human team
The Rookie
family-friendly inspirational sports drama based on true events, with underdog competition and period Americana
McFarland, USA
traditional Disney sports drama emphasizing perseverance, mentorship, and emotional triumph
The Black Stallion
heartwarming horse-centered drama built around competition, courage, and human-animal partnership
Movie Details
- Director
- Randall Wallace
- Release Date
- 2010-08-20
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (653)
Cast
- Diane Lane
- John Malkovich
- Scott Glenn
- Dylan Walsh
- Fred Thompson
- Margo Martindale
- Nelsan Ellis
- James Cromwell
- Otto Thorwarth
- Michael Harding
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Secretariat about?
- A determined Virginia horse-stable owner challenges a male-dominated racing world and guides Secretariat toward historic glory.
- What is Secretariat like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Secretariat as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Secretariat violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Secretariat.
- What did critics think of Secretariat?
- Critics broadly found the film rousing, heartwarming, authentic, and competently made, while noting its conventional inspirational formula.
- Which films are like Secretariat?
- Films with a similar feel include Seabiscuit, The Rookie, McFarland, USA, and The Black Stallion.
- How long is Secretariat?
- Secretariat runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch Secretariat?
- In United States, Secretariat streams on Disney Plus.
