Plot & Details
From director Steven Spielberg comes 'War Horse,' an epic adventure for audiences of all ages. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, 'War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets--British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter--before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man's Land.
The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse--an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. 'War Horse' is one of the great stories of friendship and war-- a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is arriving on Broadway next year. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history.
The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse--an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. 'War Horse' is one of the great stories of friendship and war-- a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is arriving on Broadway next year. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history.
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Drama,War
- Run Time: 146min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 12/25/2011
- DVD Release Date: 04/03/2012
- Distributor(s): DreamWorks
- Director(s): Steven Spielberg
- Starring: Jeremy Irvine , Peter Mullan , Emily Watson , Niels Arestrup , David Thewlis
- Themes: Horses,Innocence Lost,Serendipity
- Tone: Earnest,Heartwarming,Poignant,Stylized,Stirring,Endearing
- Keywords: battlefield,bonding [relationship],horse,journey,world-war,friendship,granddaughter,soldier
- Country of Origin: USA (08-10-2011),USA (12-25-2011)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Kathleen Kennedy | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Rick Carter | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Tom Johnson | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Cinematography | Janusz Kaminski | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Editing | Richard Hymns | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Gary Rydstrom | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Andy Nelson | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Score | John Williams | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Art Direction | Lee Sandales | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Mixing | Stuart Wilson | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Steven Spielberg | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound Editing | Gary Rydstrom | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Production Design | Rick Carter | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Production Design | Lee Sandales | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Gary Rydstrom | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Special Visual Effects | Ben Morris | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Cinematography | Janusz Kaminski | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Special Visual Effects | Neil Corbould | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Andy Nelson | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Richard Hymns | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Stuart Wilson | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Sound | Tom Johnson | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Music | John Williams | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Original Score | John Williams | Nominated |
| 2011 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Drama | Nominated |
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