Secretariat (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Secretariat is a 2010 historical drama directed by Randall Wallace, starring Diane Lane, James Cromwell and Scott Glenn. It is based on Secretariat by William Nack. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $60.3 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Randall Wallace
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $35M
- Based on
- Secretariat by William Nack
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Secretariat About?
The premise of Secretariat without spoilers, adapted from Secretariat by William Nack. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This inspiring true story follows Penny Chenery, a determined housewife who rises to become an unlikely horse owner and trainer. In 1973, she guides her champion colt, Secretariat, through the Triple Crown, defying conventions and challenging the male-dominated world of horse racing. With the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin, she overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve an unforgettable and historic victory.
Secretariat Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- horse
- horseback riding
- horse training
- horse movie
- human animal relationship
- equestrian
- triple crown
- horse racing
- stallion
- horse owner
- horse breeding
- horse farm
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- horse trainer
- newcomer against establishment
- racehorse
- animal name in title
- based on true story
- woman leader
- heroic woman
- assertive woman
- professional horse racer
- animal character name as title
- boy horse relationship
- girl horse relationship
- what happened to epilogue
- no opening credits
- horse sport
- eccentricity
- female protagonist
- newspaper clipping
- underdog
- risk taking
- newspaper headline
- newspaper
- sick horse
- coming out of retirement
- press conference
- coin toss
- mother daughter relationship
- father son relationship
- animal
- farm
- funeral
- kentucky derby
- reporter
- against the odds
- inheritance
- bombastic rival
- one against many
- jealousy
Secretariat Cast
Diane Lane leads the cast, with James Cromwell and Scott Glenn. Directed by Randall Wallace.
- Director Randall Wallace
More from Randall Wallace
More films directed by Randall Wallace, best-rated first: We Were Soldiers, Heaven Is for Real and The Man in the Iron Mask.
Secretariat Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Secretariat 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 74% User score
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Secretariat Plot Summary
What happens in Secretariat 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
In 1969, Denver housewife and mother Penny Chenery Diane Lane returns to her childhood home after her mother’s death. She reconnects with Mrs. Ham, her father’s devoted secretary, and offers quiet support as he navigates confusion in his older years. At her mother’s funeral, Penny meets Arthur ‘Bull’ Hancock—James Cromwell—and his son, Seth Hancock, of Claiborne Farm in Kentucky. The Hancocks extend a helping hand for Penny’s bold plan to bring Meadow Stables back to profitability, setting the stage for a remarkable journey. Penny’s brother Hollis—Scott Glenn—sheds light on a shady sales scheme that their mother had thwarted, a revelation that strengthens her resolve.
Full summary
The whole story of Secretariat, scene by scene
Secretariat Box Office & Budget
Secretariat grossed $60.3 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $59.7 million came from the US and Canada and $607,906 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60.3M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $59.7M
- International
- $607.9K
- Budget
- $35M
How Well Do You Know Secretariat?
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 was the experienced Canadian jockey that rode Secretariat to many victories?
Cars in Secretariat
11 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1949 Chevrolet 3100.
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1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1967 Dodge Coronet Minor role
Secretariat Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Το Μεγάλο Φαβορί” and “Berättelsen om Secretariat”.
- Also known as
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- Το Μεγάλο Φαβορί
- Berättelsen om Secretariat
- Secretariat - Uma História Impossível
- Sekretariat: Příběh šampiona
- Campeón (Secretariat)
- 세크리테어리엇
- Чемпион
- セクレタリアト 奇跡のサラブレッド
- セクレタリアト／奇跡のサラブレッド
- Secretariat - Ein Pferd wird zur Legende
- Secrétariat
- Şampiyon
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- Un anno da ricordare
- A paripa
- Μεγάλο Φαβορί
- Niezwyciężony Secretariat
- 一代骄马
- סקרטריאט
- 세크리테리엇
- Secretariat: Uma História Impossível
- Чемпіон
- Секретариат: Конят легенда
- Sekretariāts
- 奔騰人生
- 馬場奇蹟
- Sekretoriatas
- セクレタリアト/奇跡のサラブレッド
- Nhà Vô Địch
- Odvážna žena
- เซเคร็ตทาเรียต เกียรติยศแห่งอาชา
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Secretariat FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Secretariat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Secretariat?
Secretariat runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Secretariat released?
Secretariat was released on October 8, 2010.
Who directed Secretariat?
Secretariat was directed by Randall Wallace.
More films by Randall Wallace Who is in the cast of Secretariat?
Secretariat stars Diane Lane, James Cromwell and Scott Glenn.
How much did Secretariat make at the box office?
Secretariat grossed $60.3 million worldwide ($59.7 million domestic, $607,906 international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Secretariat rated?
Secretariat has 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is Secretariat based on a book?
Yes. Secretariat is adapted from Secretariat by William Nack.
Does Secretariat have a post-credit scene?
No. Secretariat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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