Dream Horse
Dream Horse

Dream Horse

2021Movie113 minEnglish

The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites. Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope in their struggling community.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users86%
Director: Euros LynGenres: Biography, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

Jan Vokes, a cleaner and barmaid in a small Welsh mining village, decides to breed and train a racehorse. She rallies her neighbours to pool their meagre resources, purchasing a stallion named Dream Alliance. Together, they overcome skepticism and financial hardship to compete in elite horse racing, proving that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary dreams.

Critical Reception

Dream Horse was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its heartwarming story, strong performances, and uplifting message, capturing the spirit of a community coming together for a shared passion.

What Reviewers Say

  • An inspiring and feel-good underdog story.
  • Features strong performances, particularly from Toni Collette.
  • Captures the charm and resilience of its Welsh village setting.

Google audience: Audiences largely loved the film's uplifting and inspirational true story, praising its feel-good nature and the engaging community spirit it depicted. Many found it a charming and emotionally resonant watch.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Dream Alliance, a horse bred in a working-class village in South Wales, who went on to win the Welsh Grand National in 2009.

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This is quite an enjoyable true-life tale of a group of Welsh villagers who form a racehorse syndicate with a few pounds and take their horse to the pinnacle of Welsh steeplechasing. Toni Collette (Jan) leads a pretty mundane existence with...