The Derby Stallion

PGUnited States rating20051h 38mDrama, Family
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PG US
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A lonely teenager finds a sense of purpose when he meets an older man who shares a passion for horse racing. Together, they work toward a shared dream of competing in a steeplechase. The story explores the bond between a mentor and a student as they navigate the challenges of training a horse.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a slow and contemplative drama with long scenes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA bully destroys a vegetable stand and confronts the mentor.
  • Approx.ScaryThe mentor collapses and is later revealed to have passed away.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the relationship between the boy and the older man help them both grow?
  2. 2How did the boy show courage when he had to make a big decision after his friend passed away?
  3. 3What did the horse represent to the boy throughout the story?

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