Seabiscuit
True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.
Critics Sentiment
Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in the famous match race
Red suffers a severe leg fracture in a riding accident
The film swings dramatically from Pollard's devastating injury (6.5) to the triumphant War Admiral victory (9.1), representing the story's core theme of rising from adversity.
Seabiscuit builds steadily from its Depression-era setup through the formation of the underdog team, reaching its emotional and cinematic peak with the War Admiral race that critics universally praised. The film maintains strong sentiment throughout, dipping only during the characters' lowest moments of injury and setback, before delivering a deeply satisfying redemption arc that resonated powerfully with audiences.
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Tobey Maguire
Red Pollard
David McCullough
Narrator
Jeff Bridges
Charles Howard
Chris Cooper
Tom Smith
Elizabeth Banks
Marcela Howard
Gary L. Stevens
George Woolf
Eddie Jones
Samuel D. Riddle
William H. Macy
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
Royce D. Applegate
Dutch Doogan
Chris McCarron
Charley Kurtsinger
Michael Ensign
Steamer Owner
Jesse Hernandez
Male Mariachi Band
Paul Vincent O'Connor
Bicycle Supervisor
Ed Lauter
Charles Strub
Michael O'Neill
Mr. Pollard
Annie Corley
Mrs. Pollard
Valerie Mahaffey
Annie Howard
Michael Angarano
Young Red Pollard
Dyllan Christopher
Frankie Howard
Matt Miller
Pimlico Starter
Crew
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