Overview
A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when they learn their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies to run in the Kentucky Derby. Based on the true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys must overcome impossible odds even before they reach Churchill Downs and the land of Kentucky's blue bloods.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedJim Wilson directs this 2014 comedy-drama based on the true story of Mine That Bird, following a ragtag group of New Mexico cowboys whose unlikely racehorse earns a shot at the Kentucky Derby. Their journey to Churchill Downs pits humble underdogs against the moneyed world of thoroughbred racing. Warm and crowd-pleasing, it celebrates grit, friendship, and long-shot dreams, balancing gentle humor with heartfelt stakes. Aimed at fans of inspirational sports stories and feel-good true tales, it carries a MagicMovieScore of 6.6, offering an earnest, family-friendly underdog narrative for viewers who enjoy rooting for the improbable winner.
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Top Cast
Skeet Ulrich
Chip Woolley
Christian Kane
Mark Allen
William Devane
Leonard Doc Blach
Madelyn Deutch
Alex
Todd Lowe
Kelly
David Atkinson
Bill Woolley
Calvin Borel
Himself
Bruce Wayne Eckelman
Bob Baffert
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Movie Info
Release Date
March 21, 2014
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director