Flicka (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Flicka is a 2006 adventure drama directed by Michael Mayer, starring Maria Bello, Alison Lohman and Tim McGraw. It is partly based on My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $21.9 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2007. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Michael Mayer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- Based on
- My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flicka About?
The premise of Flicka without spoilers, adapted from My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of Wyoming's expansive ranch lands, sixteen-year-old Katy McLaughlin feels constrained by her family's expectations. Seeking a connection to the land and a sense of belonging, she unexpectedly forms a powerful bond with a spirited wild mustang named Flicka. Their shared independence leads to a compelling adventure, forcing Katy to confront her family's traditions and discover her own identity and her true place within the world.
Flicka Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- falling off a horse
- horseback riding
- friendship
- downpour
- injured animal
- cougar
- horse movie
- animal character name as title
- daydreaming
- wyoming
- boarding school
- writing an essay
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- wild mustang
- bareback riding
- mountain lion
- bare chested male
- quarter horse
- horse sold
- rodeo horse
- country dance
- wild horse race
- first prize
- prize money
- animal attacks another animal
- injured horse
- rescue
- fever
- girl horse relationship
- boy horse relationship
- black stallion the horse character
- black horse
- animals family
- family relationships
- father
- ranch
- horse
- horse ranch
- voice over narration
- friend
- cowgirl
- cowboy
- rodeo
- ranch hand
- mother daughter relationship
- husband wife relationship
- high school
- going home
- father daughter relationship
- cowboy hat
- brother sister relationship
Where to Watch Flicka
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Flicka Cast
Maria Bello leads the cast, with Alison Lohman and Tim McGraw. Directed by Michael Mayer.
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Director Michael Mayer
Flicka Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Flicka 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 69% User score
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Flicka Plot Summary
What happens in Flicka from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Katy, the sole daughter of a devoted rancher, dreams of one day taking over the family ranch. However, her father harbors hopes that her older brother Howard will assume that responsibility instead. After a disappointing performance on her high school exam essay, Katy returns home for the holidays, ready to confront her father’s disappointment. Her journey towards redemption begins when she encounters a beautiful black Mustang filly following a tense encounter with a mountain lion. Katy, who names this spirited horse Flicka, is determined to prove to her father that she is more than capable of managing the ranch.
Full summary
The whole story of Flicka, scene by scene
Flicka Box Office & Budget
Flicka grossed $21.9 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $21 million came from the US and Canada and $893,444 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$21.9M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $21M
- International
- $893.4K
- Budget
- $15M
Flicka Awards & Nominations
Flicka earned 2 award nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2007.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2007 2 nominations- Nominated Best Family Film
- Nominated Best Song
Flicka Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Flicka.
How Well Do You Know Flicka?
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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What is Katy's relationship to the ranch?
Flicka Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “神奇遥控器” and “命运自选台”.
- Also known as
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- 神奇遥控器
- 命运自选台
- Klik život na dálkové ovládání
- 命運好好玩
- קליק
- Clic
- Click Perdiendo el Control
- 클릭
- Kumanda
- Click: Perdiendo el Control
- Click - Télécommandez votre vie
- Cambia la tua vita con un click
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- Klick
- Клик: С пультом по жизни
- Távkapcs
- Click : Télécommandez votre vie
- 人生遥控器
- Klik: I robisz, co chcesz
- Klik
- Klik - život na dálkové ovládání
- Klik!
- Щрак
- Click: Η Ζωή σε Fast Forward
- Clic: Derulând prin viață
- Клік: Із пультом по життю
- もしも昨日が選べたら
- Klikšķis: Ar pulti pa dzīvi
- 命運自選台
- คลิก รีโมตรักข้ามเวลา
- Klik - za popolno življenje
- Điều Khiển Kỳ Diệu
- Klik! Arba gyvenimas pagreitintai, დაწკაპუნება
- کلیک
- Klik - za savršen život
- Click – Superpult
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Movies Like Flicka
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including My Friend Flicka, Thunderhead: Son of Flicka and Horse Crazy.
Flicka FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Flicka, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flicka?
Flicka runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Flicka released?
Flicka was released on October 20, 2006.
Who directed Flicka?
Flicka was directed by Michael Mayer.
More films by Michael Mayer Who is in the cast of Flicka?
Flicka stars Maria Bello, Alison Lohman and Tim McGraw.
Where can I watch Flicka?
In the US, Flicka is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Flicka make at the box office?
Flicka grossed $21.9 million worldwide ($21 million domestic, $893,444 international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Flicka rated?
Flicka has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Flicka based on a book?
Yes. Flicka is partly adapted from My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara.
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