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1998 · 169 min · PG-13

The Horse Whisperer

Directed by Robert Redford · Adventure, Drama, Romance

The Horse Whisperer (1998) is a Adventure film, directed by Robert Redford set in New York State and Montana during the 1990s. It runs 169 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of grief & loss, love & longing, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Thomas NewmanGwil Owen
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
Robert RedfordKristin Scott ThomasSam NeillScarlett JohanssonDianne WiestChris CooperCherry JonesTy Hillman

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York StateMontana
Setting
RuralMountain
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossLove & LongingFamily & Loyalty
Tone
ContemplativeRomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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