On Swift Horses
“How much would you gamble for love?”
Synopsis
Returning from the Korean War, Lee wants to begin a new life with his wife Muriel in California. But when his charismatic brother Julius arrives, their lives begin to change. Julius’s rebellious streak rubs off on Muriel, who secretly steps into the world of race horse gambling. Here she meets a new lover, a fellow woman looking to break free from her restrictive life. Meanwhile, Julius travels to Las Vegas, where he falls in love with a young man he meets at the card tables.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-13
Top Cast
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Daisy Edgar-Jones
Muriel
Jacob Elordi
Julius
Will Poulter
Lee
Diego Calva
Henry
Sasha Calle
Sandra
Don Swayze
Terence
Ryan Fitzgerald
Cat Faced Man
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Rosie
Jason Kravits
Wayne
Dan Martin
Eddie
John Lee Ames
Lewis
Patrick Burch
Cashier #2
Dwayne Grady
Cashier #1
Kat Cunning
Gail
Anthony Palermo
Man in a Fancy Suit
Boone Platt
Roy
Ted Barton
Skeets
Chad Coe
Glen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Minahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryce Kass, Shannon Pufahl
- Original Score
- Mark Orton
- Original Title
- On Swift Horses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Ley Line Entertainment, Wavelength, FirstGen Content, Cor Cordium Productions, The Dan Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Minahan
Bryce Kass, Shannon Pufahl
Mark Orton
Luc Montpellier
Joe Murphy, Kate Sanford, Robert Frazen
Theresa Steele Page, Christine Vachon, Alvaro R. Valente, David Darby, Claude Amadeo
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Minahan
Director
Theresa Steele Page
Producer
Bryce Kass
Writer
Tim Headington
Producer
Peter Spears
Producer
Michael D'Alto
Producer
Luc Montpellier
Director of Photography
Erin Magill
Production Design
Joe Murphy
Editor
Kate Sanford
Editor
Robert Frazen
Editor
Mark Orton
Original Music Composer
Jeriana San Juan
Costume Design
Mollye Asher
Producer
Daniel Minahan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Discrimination • Sexuality
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Swift Horses
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What is On Swift Horses about?
Returning from the Korean War, Lee wants to begin a new life with his wife Muriel in California. But when his charismatic brother Julius arrives, their lives begin to change. Julius’s rebellious streak rubs off on Muriel, who secretly steps into the world of race horse gambling. Here she meets a new lover, a fellow woman looking to break free from her restrictive life. Meanwhile, Julius travels to Las Vegas, where he falls in love with a young man he meets at the card tables.
Who directed On Swift Horses?
On Swift Horses was directed by Daniel Minahan.
Who stars in On Swift Horses?
The principal cast of On Swift Horses includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva, Sasha Calle.
When was On Swift Horses released and how long is it?
On Swift Horses was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did On Swift Horses make at the box office?
On Swift Horses grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for On Swift Horses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Swift Horses was composed by Mark Orton.
Is On Swift Horses based on a book or true story?
On Swift Horses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shannon Pufahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Swift Horses?
On Swift Horses holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).