Seabiscuit (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Seabiscuit is a 2003 historical drama directed by Gary Ross, starring Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $148.3 million worldwide on a $87 million budget. It was nominated for 7 Oscars. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- Gary Ross
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $87M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Seabiscuit About?
The premise of Seabiscuit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Great Depression, a sorrowing businessman, a weary jockey, and a determined trainer join forces to restore a spirited racehorse named Seabiscuit. This unlikely team overcomes numerous challenges as they work together, transforming the underdog thoroughbred into a beacon of hope for a struggling nation. Their unconventional partnership brings triumph and heartbreak, captivating audiences and offering a much-needed escape from the hardships of the era.
Seabiscuit Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- horse movie
- horse sport
- horse
- horse racing
- racehorse
- animal character name as title
- boy horse relationship
- girl horse relationship
- underdog sport
- child drives a car
- jockey
- limp
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- admiral
- winning
- marriage
- death
- underdog
- horseshoe
- reference to franklin d. roosevelt
- reference to william wordsworth
- reference to moby dick
- boxing match
- auto mechanic
- sportscaster
- rich man
- reference to charles dickens
- reference to flash gordon
- black and white to color
- pasadena california
- year 1938
- newspaper headline
- comeback
- reference to david and goliath
- archival photograph
- self made man
- barbed wire fence
- family dinner
- year 1910
- slow motion scene
- bed
- father figure
- beating
- abuse
- ritual
- boy
- bully
- one word title
- new york city
- competition
- ford model t
Seabiscuit Cast
Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with Chris Cooper. Directed by Gary Ross.
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Director Gary Ross
More from Gary Ross
More films directed by Gary Ross, best-rated first: Pleasantville, The Hunger Games, Ocean's 8 and Free State of Jones.
Seabiscuit Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Seabiscuit 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Seabiscuit Plot Summary
What happens in Seabiscuit 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
Three men—Red Pollard, Charles S. Howard, and Tom Smith—forge a special bond as they come together to become the jockey, owner, and trainer of the legendary racehorse Seabiscuit. Their journey is marked by struggles and adversity as they rise to fame and success alongside this remarkable horse.
Full summary
The whole story of Seabiscuit, scene by scene
Seabiscuit Box Office & Budget
Seabiscuit grossed $148.3 million worldwide on a $87 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $120.3 million came from the US and Canada and $28.1 million (19%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$148.3M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $120.3M
- International
- $28.1M
- Budget
- $87M
Seabiscuit Awards & Nominations
Seabiscuit was nominated for 7 Oscars. The 14 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 2004.
14 nominations5 ceremonies
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Oscars 2004 7 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Film Editing
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Chris Cooper
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Golden Globes 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – William H. Macy
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Critics' Choice 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Writer – Gary Ross
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DGA Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Gary Ross
Seabiscuit Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Seabiscuit.
How Well Do You Know Seabiscuit?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Red Pollard in the film?
Cars in Seabiscuit
39 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick and the 1937 Buick Century.
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1937 Buick Century Important role -
1930 Ford Model A Important role -
Auburn Speedster Replica Minor role
Seabiscuit Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Vágta” and “Seabiscuit - Alma de Herói”.
- Also known as
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- Vágta
- Seabiscuit - Alma de Herói
- Pur Sang, la légende de Seabiscuit
- Фаворит
- Seabiscuit: Alma de Herói
- Seabiscuit - Un mito senza tempo
- אגדה אמריקנית: סיביסקיט
- Seabiscuit - Mit dem Willen zum Erfolg
- Alma de Herói
- Zafer Yolu
- Seabiscuit, más allá de la leyenda
- 奔腾年代
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- Το Μεγάλο Φαβορί
- אגדה אמריקאית: סיביסקיט
- シービスケット
- Воля за победа
- Favoritas
- Niepokonany Seabiscuit
- 씨비스킷
- Alma de héroes
- ม้าพิชิตโลก
- 奔騰年代
- بیسکویت دریایی
- 壯志奔騰
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Story of Seabiscuit, Sporting Blood and Secretariat.
Seabiscuit FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Seabiscuit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Seabiscuit?
Seabiscuit runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Seabiscuit released?
Seabiscuit was released on July 25, 2003.
Who directed Seabiscuit?
Seabiscuit was directed by Gary Ross.
More films by Gary Ross Who is in the cast of Seabiscuit?
Seabiscuit stars Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper.
How much did Seabiscuit make at the box office?
Seabiscuit grossed $148.3 million worldwide ($120.3 million domestic, $28.1 million international) on a budget of $87 million.
How is Seabiscuit rated?
Seabiscuit has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Seabiscuit nominated for any awards?
Seabiscuit received 14 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does Seabiscuit have a post-credit scene?
No. Seabiscuit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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