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Amanda

  • 1996
  • PG
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Amanda (1996)
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A small boy is hurt by a horse on his father's ranch and he refuses to even be near one ever again. When a storyteller called Seven arrives with his huge imposing horse Amanda, everything ch... Read allA small boy is hurt by a horse on his father's ranch and he refuses to even be near one ever again. When a storyteller called Seven arrives with his huge imposing horse Amanda, everything changes.A small boy is hurt by a horse on his father's ranch and he refuses to even be near one ever again. When a storyteller called Seven arrives with his huge imposing horse Amanda, everything changes.

  • Director
    • Bobby Roth
  • Writers
    • Lorelei Miller Mintz
    • Donna Dubrow
    • Tom DeCerchio
  • Stars
    • Kieran Culkin
    • Dennis Haysbert
    • Alice Krige
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    171
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bobby Roth
    • Writers
      • Lorelei Miller Mintz
      • Donna Dubrow
      • Tom DeCerchio
    • Stars
      • Kieran Culkin
      • Dennis Haysbert
      • Alice Krige
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kieran Culkin
    Kieran Culkin
    • Biddle Farnsworth
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Seven…
    Alice Krige
    Alice Krige
    • Audrey Farnsworth
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Caleb Farnsworth
    Erik von Detten
    Erik von Detten
    • Kelsey Farnsworth
    • (as Erik Von Detten)
    Laura Morgan
    • Jenny Winger
    Mischa Hausserman
    • Dr. Knudsen
    Tracey Walter
    Tracey Walter
    • Father Reckinger
    Bradley Pierce
    Bradley Pierce
    • Medieval Boy
    Karen Landry
    Karen Landry
    • Mrs Schultz
    Rob Nilsson
    Rob Nilsson
    • Jim Sanders
    Kevin Casey
    • Dougy
    Kurt Crowley
    • Ralpho
    William 'Bill' Holt
    • Auctioneer
    Tony Greg
    • Announcer
    John McTiernan Sr.
    • Medieval Player
    Nick Roth
    Nick Roth
    • Young Boy
    • (as Nic Roth)
    Jeff Dashnaw
    Jeff Dashnaw
    • Sir Mordrick
    • Director
      • Bobby Roth
    • Writers
      • Lorelei Miller Mintz
      • Donna Dubrow
      • Tom DeCerchio
    • All cast & crew
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    10barb1953

    A gentle and beautiful movie

    I loved this movie when I stumbled on it in a video store and after viewing it, I promptly bought it, but that was some time ago. It is no longer manufactured on DVD and is no longer available in video stores, nor can it be bought on Amazon.

    I have seen this 3 times so far and never tire of the wonderful heart warming story, it holds you throughout the whole movie.

    The young boy Biddle has problems with his eyes after a fall from a horse, he consequently no longer likes horses and will have nothing further to do with them. His father has a horse ranch so all the work is left to the father and older son.

    Young Biddle's life is about to change as a Blacksmith turns up at the ranch with a huge horse pulling a type of gypsy caravan with all his tools in it. At first Biddle is scared to death of the huge horse being much larger than what he is used to at the ranch.

    Slowly the huge horse named Amanda senses his fear and that his bike (BMX type) is his horse replacement, that she starts to change his thinking.

    I won't tell you anything of the story as it will ruin it for those who may still be able to get it. But it is worth buying and is a marvellous family DVD.

    More movies like this should be made, rather than all the blood and gore for the sake of it.
    10sabaldwin

    Wonderful movie

    I watched this movie by accident while staying in hospital & thoroughly enjoyed it. Story covers trust, belief, family values, friendship & is a great movie for all ages (I am an oldie). The struggle of Biddle in overcoming his fear is well portrayed without being too overdone. The moments of comedy are a delight. The older brother faces his own problems as does the father who blames himself for the accident that causes our hero his eye problems. Amanda is wonderful - such a well trained & gentle horse. The movie again shows what trust & belief will overcome.Even shed a small tear. Highly recommends viewing. Wish it was obtainable on DVD.
    10Lauren-47

    I loved it

    This was a VERY good movie! I liked it a lot! The cast was really cool! Everyone should go out and rent it now!
    6johnng45

    A good movie !

    It was so funny and delightful ! Kieran Culkin took a part as a person who has sick in the eyes. He's so poor, but he didn't give up himself. It's a good point from the movie. The boy fell down from horse when he was young, since the accident, his eyes got worse. The father always think it's his fault. In fact, he loves his son. Dennis Haysbert, Chris Mulkey gave their wonderful work in this movie! It contains love & friendship. I love the horse , it gave us a hope of life :-) Thank you for bringing me a nice story !

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      I Feel Good
      Written by Leonard Lee

      Performed by Shirley & Lee (as Shirley and Lee)

      Courtesy of EMI RECORDS under License

      EMI/CAPITOL MUSIC SPECIAL MARKETS

      USA: ©1956 ATLANTIC MUSIC CORP./(BMI)

      R.O.W.: EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1996 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Аманда
    • Filming locations
      • Red Lodge, Montana, USA
    • Production company
      • Sony Pictures Releasing
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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