Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story is a 2005 sports drama directed by John Gatins, starring Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning and Oded Fehr. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $38.7 million worldwide on a $32 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2006. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- John Gatins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $32M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story About?
The premise of Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited horse named Soñador suffers a devastating injury due to greed, leaving him broken and battered. His fate becomes linked with Ben Crane, a dedicated father and horse trainer, as they work together to restore his strength. Through this process, Ben and his daughter Cale forge a powerful bond, demonstrating the importance of family and perseverance in overcoming challenges and finding hope amidst adversity.
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- racehorse
- kentucky
- horse racing
- based on true story
- horse movie
- boy horse relationship
- girl horse relationship
- directorial debut
- horse sport
- outdoor sport
- cigarette smoking
- live action
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- horse
- tween girl
- overalls
- colon in title
- six word title
- family relationships
- school
- father daughter relationship
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Cast
Kurt Russell leads the cast, with Dakota Fanning and Oded Fehr. Directed by John Gatins.
- Director John Gatins
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Plot Summary
What happens in Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this quiet, character-driven drama, Ben Crane is a skilled horse trainer who pours his energy into the animals while his precocious daughter, Cale, often gets the short end of his attention. The film follows how a difficult balance between work, duty, and family comes to a head on a single, fateful day that changes everything.
Full summary
The whole story of Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story, scene by scene
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Box Office & Budget
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story grossed $38.7 million worldwide on a $32 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $32.8 million came from the US and Canada and $6 million (15%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$38.7M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $32.8M
- International
- $6M
- Budget
- $32M
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Awards & Nominations
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story earned 1 award nomination, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2006.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Family Film
How Well Do You Know Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the horse trainer and main protagonist in the film?
Cars in Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
6 cars on screen, including the 1976 Ford F-Series and the 1984 Chevrolet B-60.
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2004 Dodge Durango Minor role
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “梦想家” and “Sonhadora”.
- Also known as
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- 梦想家
- Sonhadora
- Dreamer - Ein Traum wird wahr
- Dreamer - La strada per la vittoria
- Az álmodó
- Dreamer : Inspiré d'une histoire vraie
- Snílek
- Dreamer - Laukkaratsun Tarina
- Camino hacia la victoria
- Οικογενειακοί Δεσμοί
- מרוץ של תקווה
- Мечтатель
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- Мечтател
- Wyścig marzeń
- Persiguiendo un sueño: Basada en una historia real
- 드리머
- 梦想奔驰
- Hayalperest
- Мрійник
- Svajotoja: Sukurta pagal tikrą istoriją
- 夢想奔馳
- สู้สุดฝัน สู่วันเกียรติยศ
- Le Rêveur: inspiré d'une histoire vraie
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dream Horse, The Derby Stallion and Flash.
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story?
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story released?
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story was released on October 21, 2005.
Who directed Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story?
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story was directed by John Gatins.
More films by John Gatins Who is in the cast of Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story?
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story stars Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning and Oded Fehr.
How much did Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story make at the box office?
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story grossed $38.7 million worldwide ($32.8 million domestic, $6 million international) on a budget of $32 million.
How is Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story rated?
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story nominated for any awards?
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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