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The Mustang

The Mustang

Drama · 2019

While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.

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The Mustang

2019 Drama 1h 36m

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6.9 / 10

Community rating

While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

Written by

Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre · Brock Norman Brock

Matthias Schoenaerts

Matthias Schoenaerts

Roman Coleman

Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell

Henry

Gideon Adlon

Gideon Adlon

Martha

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Psychologist

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Myles

Josh Stewart

Josh Stewart

Dan

Noel Gugliemi

Noel Gugliemi

Roberto

Court is in session

Put The Mustang on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.