Black Beauty

A wild horse born in the American West is captured and taken to Birtwick Stables. There, the horse forms a lasting bond with Jo Green, a spirited teenager who is coping with the loss of her parents. This mutual connection provides support and hope as the horse navigates various challenges and adventures throughout different stages of life.

This drama was written and directed by Ashley Avis, marking the first film in a chronological list of her directorial work that also includes The Lamb. The movie features Mackenzie Foy as Jo Green and Iain Glen as John Manly, with Kate Winslet providing the voice for Black Beauty. Other cast members include Calam Lynch, Claire Forlani, and Fern Deacon, with a total of 24 credited performers.

Produced by Constantin Film, JB Pictures, and Spark Productions, the film is a joint venture between Germany, the United States, and Switzerland. Audience reception is generally positive, though scores vary between platforms. On TMDB, the film holds a high rating of 8/10 based on 362 votes, while it has a more moderate score of 6.4/10 on IMDb from a larger group of 4,800 voters.