The Mustang
The Mustang

The Mustang

2019Movie96 minEnglish

While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users88%
Director: Laure de Clermont-TonnerreGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Roman Coleman, a violent convict, is given the opportunity to participate in a rehabilitation program involving training wild mustangs. Initially resistant and distrustful, he slowly begins to connect with the powerful, untamed horses. Through this challenging process, Roman starts to confront his own inner demons and finds a path towards healing and redemption, discovering a strength he never knew he possessed.

Critical Reception

The Mustang received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, with particular praise directed at Matthias Schoenaerts's powerful performance and the film's raw, emotional exploration of rehabilitation and redemption. While some critics noted its familiar narrative beats, most found it to be a compelling and moving drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Matthias Schoenaerts delivers a raw and commanding performance as a troubled convict finding solace in training wild horses.
  • The film offers a poignant and often intense look at rehabilitation, human connection, and the healing power of nature.
  • Despite some predictable plot elements, the emotional depth and strong acting make it a compelling watch.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated the film's emotional resonance and the compelling performances, particularly from Matthias Schoenaerts. Many found the story of redemption and the bond between humans and animals to be deeply moving and inspiring.

Fun Fact

Matthias Schoenaerts underwent intense training to learn how to handle and train horses for his role, spending time at a mustang ranch in Northern California.

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Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_From a narrative perspective, there's nothing you haven't seen done before, but it's very well-made and genuinely moving_** >_Some states have been trying to reduce their recidivism rates through animal training programs. One such pro...