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Dream Horse

Dream Horse

Hearts will race.

20217.01h 53m

Overview

The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites. Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope in their struggling community.

Directed by Euros Lyn
Written by Kate Leys, Neil McKay
Produced by Katherine Butler, Tracy O'Riordan
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $6.4M

Top Cast

Toni Collette

Toni Collette

Jan Vokes

Owen Teale

Owen Teale

Brian Vokes

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis

Howard Davies

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Kerby

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Maureen

Joanna Page

Joanna Page

Angela Davies

Alan David

Alan David

Bert

Lynda Baron

Lynda Baron

Elsie

Steffan Rhodri

Steffan Rhodri

Gerwyn

Anthony O'Donnell

Anthony O'Donnell

Maldwyn

Themes & Keywords

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About Dream Horse

Dream Horse is a comedy, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of wales, sports, horse, racehorse, based on true story, horse racing. Directed by Euros Lyn, it stars Toni Collette, Owen Teale, Damian Lewis. The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites. Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope in their struggling community.

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