Do you want to see ‘Black Beauty’?

Add to Netflix

Black Beauty (1994)

tomatometer

All Critics
Top Critics

Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 2

No consensus yet.

No Score Yet...

Average Rating: N/A
Critic Reviews: 3
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 1

audience

liked it
Average Rating: 3.2/5
User Ratings: 72,803

My Rating

Added to your Facebook Timeline. — undo

Movie Info

A wondrous new version of Anna Sewell's classic about a remarkable horse and the various owners whose lives he transforms. Year: 1994 Director: Caroline Thompson Starring: Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter

G, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family

Directed By: Caroline Thompson , Harold Schuster

In Theaters: Jul 29, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Jun 5, 2001

Live Home Video

Black Beauty Trailer & Photos

Cast

Sean Bean
Farmer Grey
David Thewlis
Jerry Barker
Jim Carter
John Manly
Peter Davison
Squire Gordon
Alun Armstrong
Reuben Smith
John McEnery
Mr. York
Eleanor Bron
Lady Wexmire
Peter Cook
Lord Wexmire
Andrew Knott
Joe Green
Alan Cumming
Black Beauty
Conrad Asquith
Guv'nor Crenshaw
Rosalind Ayres
Mistress Gordon
Angus Barnett
Ned Burnham
Niall O'Brien
Farmer Thoroughgood
Peter Penry-Jones
Wild-looking Young Man
Adrian Ross Magenty
Lord George
David Ryall
Carriagemaker
Matthew Scurfield
Horse Dealer
Anthony Walters
Alfred Gordon
Bill Stewart
Coachman
Dick Brannick
Cabbie
Robert Demeger
Horse Marker Buyer
Bronco McLoughlin
Granary Cart Driver
John Quarmby
Butler
Mary Selway
Graham Valentine
Cabbie
Lyndon Davies
Head Groom
John Crawford
Bobby Adams
Mimi Gibson
Lily Rowden
John Bryant
Sam Adams
Diane Brewster
Ann Rowden
Russell Johnson
Ben Farraday
Ziva Rodann
Janet Corday
J. Pat O'Malley
Mike Green
John Mc Enery

Critic Reviews for Black Beauty

All Critics (16) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2) | DVD (3)

A harrowing and Beauty-ful version of the book.

January 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

| Comment

Randy White

Common Sense Media

A wonderful film that is true to the letter and the spirit of this classic children's story.

August 20, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

| Comment

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

More Critic Reviews

Audience Reviews for Black Beauty

View All

really good acting but not a good plot.

January 28, 2011

erika bruhns

Super Reviewer

I really need to rewatch this. Such a classic.

November 6, 2010

Jennifer D

Super Reviewer

Black Beauty Quotes

View All

No quotes approved yet for Black Beauty. Logged in users can submit quotes.

Submit a Quote from 'Black Beauty'

A quote can be a single line from one character or a memorable dialog between several characters. Please make your quotes accurate. Quotes will be submitted for approval by the RT staff.

Example:

Luke: Alright. I'll give it a try.
Yoda: No. Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.