Synopsis
An examination of the life of acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.
Scores
Overall Score
54.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
60.4%
Review Aggregate
86.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 90% of 99 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, lighthearted, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftinglightheartedemotionalvisually strikingfunnystylizedhistoricalsuspensefulcharacter-drivenfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count101
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes3,490
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $4,038,912 | $5,633,645 |
| International | 2011 | $409,816 | $571,629 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $4,448,728 | $6,205,274 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $2,183,382 | $3,045,474 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $3,059,000 | $4,266,822 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $983,000 | $1,371,130 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $5,596,000 | $7,805,537 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $13,345,000 | $18,614,169 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $1,615,565 | $2,253,458 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $26,781,947 | $37,356,590 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $422,000 (est) | $588,623 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $455,000 (est) | $634,653 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $1,071,000 | $1,493,876 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $1,631,000 | $2,274,988 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $84,400 | $117,725 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $3,663,400 | $5,109,865 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $23,118,547 | $32,246,725 |
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