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The Horse Dancer

  • 2017
  • G
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Sophie Bolen in The Horse Dancer (2017)
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When financial troubles threaten to shut down a girls horse camp, one of America's most promising young gymnasts, Samantha Wick, uses her gymnastic prowess to start a horse-dancing team to r... Read allWhen financial troubles threaten to shut down a girls horse camp, one of America's most promising young gymnasts, Samantha Wick, uses her gymnastic prowess to start a horse-dancing team to raise money and save the day.When financial troubles threaten to shut down a girls horse camp, one of America's most promising young gymnasts, Samantha Wick, uses her gymnastic prowess to start a horse-dancing team to raise money and save the day.

  • Director
    • Joel Paul Reisig
  • Writer
    • Mike Davidson
  • Stars
    • Richard Karn
    • Jason London
    • Sophie Bolen
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    342
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    • Director
      • Joel Paul Reisig
    • Writer
      • Mike Davidson
    • Stars
      • Richard Karn
      • Jason London
      • Sophie Bolen
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Richard Karn
    Richard Karn
    • Jerry
    Jason London
    Jason London
    • Sheriff Dave
    Sophie Bolen
    Sophie Bolen
    • Samantha Wick
    Kristen Ryda
    Kristen Ryda
    • Stacy Vanderbelt
    Rachel Sowers
    • Lisa Gold
    Kristin Mellian
    • Jessica Lake
    Carl Harry Carlson
    Carl Harry Carlson
    • Mr. C
    Alisha Atallah
    • Miss Alisha
    Melissa Bayer
    Melissa Bayer
    • Kim
    Rhiam Bichri
    • Zoe
    • (as Reah Bichri)
    Jay J. Bidwell
    Jay J. Bidwell
    • Search Party Member
    Mark Boyd
    Mark Boyd
    • Mr. Vanderbelt
    Andrea Bray
    • Miss Andrea
    Cameron Brosky
    • Youth Background
    Andre Carter
    Andre Carter
    • Search Party Member
    Dennis Doyle Jr.
    Dennis Doyle Jr.
    • Search party member
    Marissa Falsone
    Marissa Falsone
    • Miss Marissa
    • (as Marissa Padden)
    Colleen Gentry
    Colleen Gentry
    • Sam's Mom
    • Director
      • Joel Paul Reisig
    • Writer
      • Mike Davidson
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    10bensteven_eight

    A Nice Escape

    I count this as a great movie. The characters grow and change. There is a kind and compassionate humanity throughout that is missing these days. Though it's set in the cell phone age, it beckons back to the decades gone by when girls and boys went to summer camp; they were plopped down in a set-apart place. And there the kids experienced the discipline of camp rules, schedules, and expectations. The songs are authentic. I am so sad to see the way law enforcement, courts, families, schools, etc., have become soulless. Every institution has grown cold. We hear "process" and nothing about cultivating the person and considering his unique situation. It's sad that in "real life" people are routinely disrespected and treated without any reference to the context of their lives. So this was a nice escape from our present sad reality.
    7sscheerer

    This is a true story

    This movie is about a girl who is very disciplined and a high achiever, but lacks social skills, because she is too busy to make friends. I enjoyed this movie.
    1paulatepc66

    Repetitious and noisy weak storyline

    Started out hopeful that this would be a nice evening feelgood movie but it was just lots of shouting and noise.. Fast forwarded but didn't still no good.
    5jasminekorus-52617

    Like the idea, not so much the movie.

    I love gymnastic movies but this one did not transition very well. It goes from a gymnast to a horse vaulter and Miss Jessica lowkey drove me nuts. Camps are one thing but when you have counselors who are high strung it ruins everything. It brings the maturity level down tremendously.
    1melpautzke

    Sadly terrible

    We had some hope of a fun movie about girls and their horses. Nope.

    • Horrible acting except by a couple of anchor actors.


    • Some of the worst music I have heard. What is with the babyish songs continually?


    • Trite writing. I would bet there are some sincere and wonderful stories that have come out of this barn in real life.


    • decent gymnastics but what was the deal with the coaches? Real coaches acting normally would be fine.


    • decent riding nice ranch


    This was basically painful to watch. Makes me sad too because I bet this is a good horse camp in real life.

    My daughter isn't too picky about horse movies but this was truly a 1 out of 10.

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Movie premier - website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Horse Camp 2: The Horse Dancer
    • Filming locations
      • Black River Farm and Ranch 5040 Sheridan Line, Croswell, Michigan, USA
    • Production company
      • Be Your Own Hollywood
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    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
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