Chase Moore,
Jan Decleir,
Maria Geelbooi,
Lukas Haas,
Arie Verveen
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Chase Moore and Arie Verveen are the human stars of this period drama about the extraordinary life and times of a horse. In 1914, a German supply ship is en route to Africa with a cargo of work horses... read more
DVD Release Date: November 14, 2000
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January 1, 2000
Norman Wilner, Toronto Star
January 1, 2000
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News
The best and most thoughtful family movie so far this year. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
Beautiful scenery and extraordinarily appealing shots of horses make Running Free worth a trip to the multiplex. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This movie might have been more persuasive if the boy had told the story of the horse, instead of the horse telling the story of the boy. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Robert Koehler, Variety
Running Free is the only evidence anyone will ever need to demonstrate what a ruinous trend wallpapered narration has become. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Louis B. Parks, Houston Chronicle
Saddled with an annoying and extensive narration track, added for fear kids couldn't follow the story without constant guidance. Full Review
January 1, 2000
John Anderson, Newsday
Saddled with actor Lukas Haas, who delivers a lifeless first-person-or first-horse-narration.
January 1, 2000
Monica Eng, Chicago Tribune
Until we really know what animals are thinking, it's probably best to leave talking animal stories in the care of comedic filmmakers.
January 2, 2011
Randy White, Common Sense Media
Cruel treatment of horses may upset some kids. Full Review
March 13, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
An empathy stretching drama about a horse trying to stay alive in adverse circumstances. Full Review
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