Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- adventurous
- gentle
- earnest
- family movie night
- horse lovers night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the desert imagery appealing but considered the dialogue and performances lifeless, resulting in a mixed response.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Neera befriends and names the wild colt Shetan while alone in the desert.
The film presents Shetan's legend and Neera's ordeal against the vast Arabian desert and its sands.
Shetan is rumored to be born of the sands, sired by the night sky, and able to drink the wind.
Neera is separated from her father in Arabia by World War II before their reunion.
Films like Young Black Stallion, and why
The Black Stallion
family adventure centered on a child and a strong human animal bond in an expansive natural setting
The Black Stallion Returns
youth-oriented horse adventure combining wilderness survival, emotional attachment, and uplifting family drama
Misty of Chincoteague
family-friendly animal adventure shaped by a young protagonist's bond with a remarkable creature
Movie Details
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Release Date
- 2003-12-25
- Runtime
- 49 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (105)
Cast
- Biana Tamimi
- Richard Romanus
- Patrick Elias
- Gérard Rudolf
- Ali Al Ameri
- Andries Rossouw
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 Young Black Stallion about?
- A stranded girl in wartime Arabia finds wonder and companionship in a legendary wild colt before being drawn back toward her family.
- What is Young Black Stallion like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Young Black Stallion as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Young Black Stallion violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Young Black Stallion.
- What did critics think of Young Black Stallion?
- Critics broadly found the desert imagery appealing but considered the dialogue and performances lifeless, resulting in a mixed response.
- Which films are like Young Black Stallion?
- Films with a similar feel include The Black Stallion, The Black Stallion Returns, and Misty of Chincoteague.
- How long is Young Black Stallion?
- Young Black Stallion runs 49 minutes.
- Where can I watch Young Black Stallion?
- In United States, Young Black Stallion streams on Disney Plus.
