The Black Stallion

GUnited States rating19791h 58mFamily, Adventure
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A young boy and a wild stallion become inseparable after both of them survive a shipwreck and end up on a deserted island. Once they are rescued, the boy works with a trainer to help the horse find his place in the world of horse racing. It is a story about the bond between a boy and his horse.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long lingering shots and a slow build of the bond between the boy and the horse. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA ship is engulfed in flames and sinks during a storm.
  • Approx.ScaryThe boy faces a cobra on the island.
  • Approx.SomeThe horse gets into a fight with another horse and is injured.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the boy and the horse show they could trust each other?
  2. 2What did you think about the way the boy and the trainer worked together to help the horse?
  3. 3How did the horse show his bravery during the race?

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