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For his sophomore effort, director Gary Ross re-teams with Tobey Maguire and William H. Macy, stars of his directorial debut Pleasantville, for this depression-era sports drama about the legendary rac... read more read more...ehorse, Seabiscuit. Unlike 1949's fictionalized The Story of Seabiscuit starring Shirley Temple, this version attempts to present a factual account of the story, which centers around the three men who saw the famed horse to victory. Jeff Bridges stars as Charles Howard, an entrepreneur who owns the unlikely racehorse. Howard teams with partially blind boxer-turned-jockey Red Pollard (Maguire in his first performance since annihilating the 2002 box-office in Spider-Man) and horse trainer Tom Smith (Chris Cooper fresh off his best-supporting actor Oscar for Adaptation). Together, the three work to help the famed horse to several symbolic victories that helped to inspire a downtrodden 1930s America. The supporting cast, headed by Macy, includes Elizabeth Banks (Spider-Man) and real-life jockeys Gary Stevens and Chris McCarron. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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PG-13, 2 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Gary Ross

Release Date: July 25, 2003

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DVD Release Date: December 16, 2003

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  • moonrivers
    November 9, 2011
    moonrivers
    The Rocky Balboa story set in horse-racing, about making good on second chances, and set against the tough times of the Depression, when many people felt they needed a second chance. David McCullough adds a qualifying touch as narrator and William Macy delights as color man. A ... read morequality work.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    August 28, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Seabiscuit is a wonderful sports drama film about the race horse Seabiscuit. Set during the Great Depression, Seabiscuit tells the famed story of the men who would make Seabiscuit a winning race horse. This is a superb film with a great story and above all, a great cast. The tale... read morent involved make this a must see film alone. But the story of this film along with the great performances is really what makes this film soar. The film of course, like every other picture, is not perfect; but what we've got here in Seabiscuit is an incredible true story set during hard times. Seabiscuit has something for everyone and the story and the acting are all top notch. Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, William H. Macy and of course Seabiscuit's Jockey, Tobey McGuire all shine on screen. If you're looking for a sports film that's different from all the rest, you might want to check this one out. This is a splendid film that the whole family can enjoy. The end result of Seabiscuit is an entertaining film that has an inspiring true story that has some stunning horse race scenes, good amounts of drama, and the cast consisting of established talent make this quite the film to watch. I enjoyed this film, and though it follows the trend of "inspiring" films, the viewer can appreciate that this is set during the great depression, which adds so much genuine inspiring moments than your usual "inspiring" film because most "inspiring" films are fictional, while this one is not. An entertaining and unforgettable film.
  • deano
    March 30, 2011
    deano
    This exquisitely produced, based-on-fact drama is a throwback to those wonderful 1940s tales of the little guy toughing it out. As Americans suffer through the Depression, a plucky racehorse brings three men together: a failed jockey (Tobey Maguire), a dispossessed cowboy (Chris ... read moreCooper) and a millionaire (Jeff Bridges) trying to forget family tragedy. Poignant news photographs of the era's suffering poor enhance the riff about social justice.
    The well-shot races are genuinely thrilling; the period details perfect. Maguire leads an impeccable cast, with humour from William H. Macy as an excitable radio announcer. Great, classic storytelling.
  • DreamExtractor
    March 5, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    A incredible film, this and Seabiscuit are classics
  • thmtsang
    September 12, 2010
    thmtsang
    Lovely movie about a young man who becomes a jockey and bounds with his horse Seabiscuit. They're like two lost souls. The underdog triumps, it will make you cry.
  • bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb1
    July 23, 2010
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    B-
  • fb619846742
    March 5, 2010
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    A good and highly entertaining movie. Maguire is remarkable, with great support from Bridges and Cooper, covering The Depression and something as simple as a horse that could lift people's hopes up. It's a little formulaic and occasionally feels "too Hollywood", but ultimately it... read more's worth a view just because the acting is top-notch and you can't help but fall in love with the story.
  • TomBowler
    August 1, 2009
    TomBowler
    this is also one of my favourite films. a truly uplifiting story and a beautiful tale of rising over obstacles. tobey maguire is stunning, as well elizabeth banks. however, outplaying them all, jeff bridges steals the show. william h. macy is also a welcome addition
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    December 22, 2008
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "A long shot becomes a legend."

    For his sophomore effort, director Gary Ross re-teams with Tobey Maguire and William H. Macy, stars of his directorial debut Pleasantville, for this depression-era sports drama about the legendary racehorse, Seabiscuit. Unlike 1949's fict... read moreionalized The Story of Seabiscuit starring Shirley Temple, this version attempts to present a factual account of the story, which centers around the three men who saw the famed horse to victory. Jeff Bridges stars as Charles Howard, an entrepreneur who owns the unlikely racehorse. Howard teams with partially blind boxer-turned-jockey Red Pollard (Maguire in his first performance since annihilating the 2002 box-office in Spider-Man) and horse trainer Tom Smith (Chris Cooper fresh off his best-supporting actor Oscar for Adaptation). Together, the three work to help the famed horse to several symbolic victories that helped to inspire a downtrodden 1930s America. The supporting cast, headed by Macy, includes Elizabeth Banks (Spider-Man) and real-life jockeys Gary Stevens and Chris McCarron.

    Review
    Not only was this film entertaining and moving, it was beautifully shot. The script contrasts America's troubled decline during the depression followed by its hopeful climb from despair with the fortunes of a racehorse and the men who believed in him. It's a fine, exciting tale, but its also an uplifting allegory about the American Dream. Fine performances from Chris Cooper, Jeff Bridges and Toby Maguire hold the film together. But the real star is Laura Hillenbrand's book and the fine adapted screenplay. The racing scenes are gloriously filmed; rich in color and movement.
  • FilmFanatik
    November 20, 2008
    FilmFanatik
    Fantastic movie.

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Critic Reviews

Todd McCarthy
July 31, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety

Respectable when it should be thrilling, honorable when it should be rough and ready. Full Review

David Ansen
November 1, 2007
David Ansen, Newsweek

[It] may be too airbrushed for its own good, but in the end nothing can stop this story from putting a lump in your throat. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
March 26, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

I found this film stultifyingly self-important and, despite the regularity with which it cuts to the chase, weirdly static. Full Review

Peter Rainer
August 7, 2004
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

Watching this movie, you get the feeling that the Depression existed so that Seabiscuit could be memorialized. Full Review

Stanley Kauffmann
August 27, 2003
Stanley Kauffmann, New Republic

In the structure of his screenplay Ross has taken a risk, and he has not quite brought it off.

Andrew Sarris
August 6, 2003
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

[Seabiscuit] clicks on all cylinders as a technical achievement in re-creating a piece of racetrack history, though its larger sociological statements are more than a little overblown and oversimplified. Full Review

Peter Travers
July 31, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Ross restores the good name of crowd-pleasing.

Charles Taylor
July 26, 2003
Charles Taylor, Salon.com

Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit is for the ages. Ross' version is designed to last only until the next Oscar season rolls around. Full Review

Mike Clark
July 25, 2003
Mike Clark, USA Today

Writer/director Gary Ross' movie isn't grand, but it's very good. Full Review

Joe Baltake
July 25, 2003
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

The best film of the summer. Full Review

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    • George Woolf: Wanta know what I think?
    • Charles Howard: Of course.
    • George Woolf: I think it's better to break a man's leg than his heart.
    • Charles Howard: You could be crippled for the rest of your life.
    • Red Pollard: I *was* crippled for the rest of my life. I got better. He made me better.
    • Tick Tock McGlaughlin: No more match races for this little horse because frankly they're all out of matches. Who's he gonna race? Pegasus? I pity these horses.
    • Charles Howard: The horse is too small, the jockey too big, the trainer too old, and I'm too dumb to know the difference.
    • Tom Smith: You know, you don't throw a whole life away just 'cause he's banged up a little.
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