Movie

War Horse

“Separated by war. Tested by battle. Bound by friendship.”

★ 7.3(3,685)20112h 26m

War Horse is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steven Spielberg
Release date: 2011-12-25
Runtime: 2h 26m
Language: English
Box office: $177,584,879
Budget: $66,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures

War Horse — trailer

About War Horse

War Horse is a 2011 movie in the War, History and Adventure genres, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan and Emily Watson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3,685 viewers. Below you can see where to watch War Horse in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

world war ihorsefarm lifeexecutiontrappedalcoholiccavalryplowingartillerydepressing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch War Horse in United States?+

In United States, War Horse is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is War Horse on Netflix?+

War Horse is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is War Horse?+

War Horse has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

Who stars in War Horse?+

War Horse stars Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, Niels Arestrup and David Thewlis.

When did War Horse come out?+

War Horse is a 2011 movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

What genre is War Horse?+

War Horse is War, History, Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed War Horse?+

War Horse was directed by Steven Spielberg.