Secretariat

2010, Movie, 2h 3min

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.

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7.2

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Critic Roger Ebert

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This isn't some cornball formula film. It doesn't have a contrived romance. It's certainly not about an underdog...

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Critic Keith Phipps

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As a complex tale simply told, it works well enough...

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Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...Lane is radiant as the Denver housewife and mother of four who takes over her family’s horse farm in Virginia...

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Witness the incredible true story of Secretariat, a horse that defied all odds to become a champion. Follow the journey of Penny Chenery, a housewife and mother who inherits her father's struggling horse farm and takes on the male-dominated racing industry. With the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin and jockey Ron Turcotte, Secretariat emerges as a unlikely contender for the Triple Crown. Despite setbacks and challenges, Secretariat proves himself to be an unstoppable force on the racetrack, shattering records and capturing the hearts of fans everywhere. With its powerful performances, stunning visuals, and inspiring true story, Secretariat is a movie experience you won't want to miss.

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You can stream Secretariat on: Disney+

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