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Hayden Panettiere, Bruce Greenwood, M. Emmet Walsh, Wendie Malick, Frankie Muniz ... see more see more... , Mandy Moore , Michael Clarke Duncan , Jeff Foxworthy , Joshua Jackson , Joe Pantoliano , Michael Rosenbaum , Steve Harvey , David Spade , Snoop Dogg , Fred Dalton Thompson , Dustin Hoffman , Whoopi Goldberg , Gary Bullock , John Lesley , Jansen Panettiere , Morne Visser , Caspar Poyck , Thandi Puren , Dawn Matthews , Matt Stern , Graeme Hawkins , Tarryn Downes , Frankie Ryan Manriquez , Kyle Alcazar

A horse of a different pattern becomes a spoiler in a high-stakes race in the family-friendly comedy-drama. Nolan Walsh (Bruce Greenwood) is a farmer who once earned his living training racehorses bef... read more read more...ore his wife was killed in an accident while riding, which led him to leave the racing game. Nolan tends to his farm and looks after his daughter Channing (Hayden Panettiere) and a large flock of animals, who speak to one another but not to humans. After a traveling circus passes through town, a zebra pony is left behind; Nolan takes in the animal, intending to return it to the circus, but at Channing's insistence they keep the zebra, naming him Stripes (voiced by Frankie Muniz). Channing loves Stripes, and the zebra is welcomed by the other critters on the farm, including grumpy Shetland pony Tucker (voiced by Dustin Hoffman), slow-moving hound dog Lightning (voiced by Snoop Dogg), a New Jersey-born pelican named Goose (voiced by Joe Pantoliano), skinny-brained rooster Reggie (voiced by Jeff Foxworthy), and deep-thinking goat Franny (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg). Channing discovers that Stripes can outrun nearly any horse around, and Woodzie (M. Emmett Walsh), a local character who has spent years handicapping the ponies, is convinced the zebra would be shoo-in in the Kentucky Open, a prestigious race held at the estate of champion horse breeder Clara Dalrymple (Wendie Malick). Channing believes Stripes can win, but he'll need the help of Nolan, who isn't so sure he's ready to start training again; meanwhile, Stripes gets plenty of advice from the other farm animals about his big step onto the race track. Mandy Moore, David Spade, and Steve Harvey also contribute their voice talents to the picture. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Frederik Du Chau

Release Date: January 14, 2005

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DVD Release Date: May 10, 2005

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  • DreamExtractor
    August 28, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    A terribly made film and a embarassment to all movies everywhere.
  • deano
    April 15, 2011
    deano
    The combination of bright action, talking animals, exciting races and a comically pelican named Goose should make me laugh heaps better than grubby, bumbling flies Buzz and Scuzz. So cute, funny, heartwarming and a subtly surreal fantasy.
    Racing Stripes is a pleasure to wa... read moretch simply for its animal stunts. I suppose one can never get too old or intellectual to enjoy a dancing monkey, so to speak. There are a few instances of animal "stunts" being too dangerous for the animals - such as Stripes' wipeout, so these are animated with CGI, too, and they're integrated very well.
    The animal computer effects are as good as they were in Babe; the quality photography shows off lots of animals, and the voice cast is studded with such stars as Frankie Muniz, Snoop Dogg, Dustin Hoffman, Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Pantoliano and Mandy Moore.
  • bhobbs1985
    January 29, 2009
    bhobbs1985
    The movie is average.

    It actually has some pretty funny parts at times and though it's for the kids and silly, adults may enjoy some of the hidden humor that the little ones may not pick up on. It's an inspirational story for children that offer's that little bit of faith need... read moreed for those who find themselves picked on or a bit different from the rest.... uniqueness is a good thing....

    However, the same thing that makes it good is also it's flaw. We have seen this story told a hundred times. The under dog finds faith in friends and in himself and makes that last push to win the big...whatever... doesn't really matter if it's a Zebra or the million of other movies that features the same topic... it's all the same.

    Overall: It's a good movie for children and it's a fun flick to watch as there is some creativty and comical parts too it but it's super predictable and not very original as far as the plot itself is concerned.
  • thmtsang
    June 29, 2008
    thmtsang
    Heart warming story about a zebra who is convinced he is a race horse. Very Babe like. Good cast.
  • LitelBluHli
    December 2, 2007
    LitelBluHli
    Cute film.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    October 28, 2007
    FiLmCrAzY
    loved it hilarious funy and i love the flies there hilarious worth watching
  • barrys
    July 16, 2007
    barrys
    A nice movie, perfect to spend a good time with the family. In my point of view the story is interesting and original, very touching and with very good messages of friendship and equality. The plot could be a little predictable but that doesn't mean it isn't entertaining, in fact... read more it is very entertaining and funny. Very good cast, Hayden Panetiere delivers a solid performance, Frakie Muniz makes a decent job as Stripes voice, Dustin Hoffman and Whoppi Goldberg as very good as the Tucker and Franny and Joe Pantoliano and David Spade are hilarious as Goose and Scuzz. Finally the soundtrack is great with excellent singers like Sting, Bryan Addams and Aerosmith
  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    April 22, 2007
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    It's an OK family movie... the story just ordinary.... There's nothing special on it... The ending is predictable... But the most of it, this movie still can entertain... Especially for the kids, I think....
  • dreamfaeries
    November 7, 2006
    dreamfaeries
    So cute...
  • fb1526363679
    December 2, 2011
    fb1526363679
    A terribly made film and a embarassment to all movies everywhere.

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Critic Reviews

Russell Scott Smith
January 24, 2005
Russell Scott Smith, New York Post

A predictable but pleasant kids movie.

Mike Clark
January 14, 2005
Mike Clark, USA Today

Almost everyone in this has done better, and those who haven't, like young Ms. Panettiere, have plenty of time to do so. Full Review

Susan Walker
January 14, 2005
Susan Walker, Toronto Star

There's much to laud in Racing Stripes. Full Review

Carla Meyer
January 14, 2005
Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle

Offers enjoyable moments. Full Review

Roger Moore
January 14, 2005
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

It stumbles right out of the gate. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
January 14, 2005
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

The humor never rises very far above the barnyard. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
January 14, 2005
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

The special effects here are surprisingly smooth, and everyone seems to be having fun. Full Review

Liam Lacey
January 14, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

A hackneyed mix of sentimentality and anarchic comedy. Full Review

John Monaghan
January 14, 2005
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

Even by the dubious standards of talking animal movies, this one is routine. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
January 14, 2005
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

Racing Stripes is hardly a Triple Crown winner. But for a Saturday afternoon with the kids, it's a safe bet. Full Review

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