Seabiscuit

In a time of despair, an unlikely champion rises to inspire a nation.

Critics broadly found the film an emotionally effective and thrilling treatment of an inspirational sports legend, while noting its unabashed sentimentality.

• Seabiscuit's victories give struggling Americans an emotional symbol of resilience during the Great Depression.
• Charles Howard, Tom Smith, Johnny Pollard, and Seabiscuit are each dismissed as flawed before working together.
• The racing sequences use close proximity to horses and jockeys to heighten speed, danger, and suspense.
• Seabiscuit's public races become a shared source of encouragement for Americans enduring the Depression.

• Cinderella Manshared historical sports drama structure, underdog triumph, Depression-era setting, and uplifting American dream themes
• The Pursuit of Happynessshared inspirational true-story drama, determined outsiders, family loss, and emotionally stirring period atmosphere
• Phar Lapshared horse-racing subject, human-animal partnership, and resilient underdog narrative
• Tucker: The Man and His Dreamshared sports history, charismatic outsider figure, and life-affirming national symbolism

Director

Gary Ross

Release Date

2003-07-22

Runtime

141 min

Rating

7.1 / 10 (976)

What is Seabiscuit about?

A grieving automobile tycoon, an unconventional trainer, and a troubled jockey unite around a supposedly unfit horse whose improbable races restore hope during the Great Depression.

What is Seabiscuit like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Seabiscuit as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Seabiscuit violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Seabiscuit as mild.

What did critics think of Seabiscuit?

Critics broadly found the film an emotionally effective and thrilling treatment of an inspirational sports legend, while noting its unabashed sentimentality.

Which films are like Seabiscuit?

Films with a similar feel include Cinderella Man, The Pursuit of Happyness, Phar Lap, and Tucker: The Man and His Dream.

How long is Seabiscuit?

Seabiscuit runs 141 minutes.

Where can I watch Seabiscuit?

In United States, Seabiscuit streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy.