Secretariat
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Critics Sentiment
Secretariat wins Belmont by thirty one lengths securing Triple Crown
Secretariat finishes fourth in his debut race at Aqueduct
The dramatic rise from Secretariat's disappointing debut loss (6.5) to his triumphant Belmont Stakes victory (9.2), representing the film's journey from early struggles to ultimate greatness.
Critics found Secretariat to be a well-crafted, inspirational Disney film that succeeds primarily through strong performances by Diane Lane and John Malkovich, with universally praised racing sequences. While some reviewers felt the family drama was formulaic and wished for more focus on the horse itself, most appreciated the uplifting story of determination against the odds. The film builds effectively to its climactic Belmont Stakes sequence, which critics consistently described as breathtaking and emotionally powerful.
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Diane Lane
Penny Chenery
John Malkovich
Lucien Laurin
Scott Glenn
Chris Chenery
Dylan Walsh
Jack Tweedy
Fred Thompson
Bull Hancock
Margo Martindale
Miss Ham
Nelsan Ellis
Eddie Sweat
James Cromwell
Ogden Phipps
Otto Thorwarth
Ronnie Turcotte
Michael Harding
E.V. Benjamin
Richard Fullerton
Robert Kleburg
Tim Ware
John Galbreath
Nestor Serrano
Pancho Martin
Keith Austin
Laffit Pincay
Kevin Connolly
Bill Nack
Eric Lange
Andy Beyer
Drew Roy
Seth Hancock
Carissa Capobianco
Sarah Tweedy
AJ Michalka
Kate Tweedy
Sean Michael Cunningham
Chris Tweedy
Crew
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