War Horse
“Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship.”
Synopsis
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
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War Horse (2011) Theatrical Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-17
Top Cast
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Jeremy Irvine
Albert Narracott
Peter Mullan
Ted Narracott
Emily Watson
Rose Narracott
Niels Arestrup
Grandfather
David Thewlis
Lyons
Tom Hiddleston
Capt. James Nicholls
Benedict Cumberbatch
Maj. Jamie Stewart
Céline Buckens
Emilie
Toby Kebbell
Geordie Soldier
Patrick Kennedy
Lt. Charlie Waverly
Leonard Carow
Michael
David Kross
Gunther
Matt Milne
Andrew Easton
Robert Emms
David Lyons
Eddie Marsan
Sgt. Fry
Nicolas Bro
Friedrich
Rainer Bock
Brandt
Hinnerk Schönemann
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belgrade Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$66M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$177.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.69x
+$111.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hall
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- War Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Budget
- $66M
- Worldwide Gross
- $177.6M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Lee Hall, Richard Curtis, Michael Morpurgo
John Williams
Janusz Kamiński
Michael Kahn
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Hall
Screenplay
Richard Curtis
Writer
Steven Spielberg
Director
Michael Kahn
Editor
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Rick Carter
Production Design
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Bryn Lawrence
Stunt Coordinator
Joanna Johnston
Costume Design
Ben Morris
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rob Inch
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War Horse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War Horse about?
On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.
Who directed War Horse?
War Horse was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in War Horse?
The principal cast of War Horse includes Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, Niels Arestrup, David Thewlis.
When was War Horse released and how long is it?
War Horse was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of War Horse?
War Horse had a reported production budget of $66M and grossed $177.6M at the worldwide box office (2.69 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for War Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War Horse was composed by John Williams.
Is War Horse based on a book or true story?
War Horse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Morpurgo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for War Horse?
War Horse holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).