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Racing Stripes (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Racing Stripes (2005) movie poster

Racing Stripes is a 2005 adventure drama directed by Frederik Du Chau, starring Frankie Muniz. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $90.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
worldwide gross
$90.8M
Metascore
43
Racing Stripes (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Frederik Du Chau
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Sport , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Racing Stripes About?

The premise of Racing Stripes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After becoming separated from its circus, a young zebra finds a new home with horse trainer Nolan Walsh and his daughter Channing in Kentucky. Channing is determined to help the zebra, whom they name Stripes, race against the odds, despite Nolan's reservations stemming from a past tragedy that took her mother's life. Through perseverance and friendship, Stripes and Channing embark on a heartwarming journey to achieve their dreams.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Racing Stripes

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Racing Stripes Cast

Frankie Muniz stars in Racing Stripes. Directed by Frederik Du Chau.

Ratings

Racing Stripes Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Racing Stripes 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Plot

Racing Stripes Plot Summary

What happens in Racing Stripes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As a ferocious thunderstorm unleashes its fury outside, the traveling circus Carnival Sarano inadvertently leaves behind a tiny plains zebra foal during a frantic tire change. Fortunately, this little zebra is soon discovered by Nolan Walsh, a widowed former racehorse trainer, who takes him back to his farm. His 13-year-old daughter Channing immediately falls in love with the young zebra, naming him Stripes. Over time, Stripes grows familiar with the farm’s quirky inhabitants, including Tucker, a witty Shetland pony, Franny, an amiable Saanen goat, and Reggie, a proud rooster.

Full summary

The whole story of Racing Stripes, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Racing Stripes Box Office

Racing Stripes grossed $90.8 million worldwide. $49.8 million came from the US and Canada and $41 million (45%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$90.8M

US & Canada
$49.8M
International
$41M
US & Canada 55% Rest of the world 45%
Videos

Racing Stripes Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Racing Stripes.

Racing Stripes - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Racing Stripes?

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 the name of the zebra foal discovered by Nolan Walsh?

Cars

Cars in Racing Stripes

11 cars on screen, including the 1954 Dodge C-1 and the 1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille.

All 11 cars
  • 1954 Dodge C-1 in Racing Stripes 1954 Dodge C-1 Important role
  • 1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Racing Stripes 1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role
  • Chevrolet Step-Van in Racing Stripes Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role
  • Ford unknown in Racing Stripes Ford unknown Minor role
Details

Racing Stripes Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “Pata-csata” and “Zig-Zag”.

Also known as
  • Pata-csata
  • Zig-Zag
  • Zig Zag, l'étalon zébré
  • Stripes - Ein Zebra im Rennstall
  • Rayas la Cebra Veloz
  • Võidusõidusebra
  • Corrida (A)rriscada
  • Im Rennstall ist das Zebra los!
  • Im Rennstall ist das Zebra los
  • Striscia, una zebra alla riscossa
  • Zuper Zebran
  • Streep wil racen
+21 more
  • Rychlý Stripes
  • Zebra z klasą
  • Fartstriber
  • Héroe a rayas
  • Бешеные скачки
  • Salamaseepra
  • לרדת מהפסים
  • Στράιπς, ο Πρωταθλητής
  • Зебра тркачица
  • Зебрата състезател
  • 레이싱 스트라입스
  • Hitra zebra
  • Rayas, una cebra veloz
  • Deu Zebra!
  • Zebriukas Dryžius
  • Zebra trkačica
  • Yarışçı Zebra
  • Heroi de ratlles
  • 赛场大反攻
  • Скажені перегони
  • เรซซิ่ง สไตรพส์ ม้าลายหัวใจเร็วจี๊ดด...

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FAQ

Racing Stripes FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Racing Stripes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Racing Stripes?

Racing Stripes runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Racing Stripes released?

Racing Stripes was released on January 14, 2005.

Who directed Racing Stripes?

Racing Stripes was directed by Frederik Du Chau.

More films by Frederik Du Chau

Who is in the cast of Racing Stripes?

Racing Stripes stars Frankie Muniz.

Where can I watch Racing Stripes?

In the US, Racing Stripes is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Racing Stripes make at the box office?

Racing Stripes grossed $90.8 million worldwide ($49.8 million domestic, $41 million international).

How is Racing Stripes rated?

Racing Stripes has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Racing Stripes have a post-credit scene?

No. Racing Stripes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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