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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a 2002 animated western directed by Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook, starring Matt Damon. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $122.6 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
worldwide gross
$122.6M
award nominations
4
Metascore
52
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Directors
Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook
Original language
English
Budget
$80M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron About?

The premise of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, this animated film follows Spirit, a wild mustang stallion, as he journeys through an ever-changing landscape. He encounters challenges and dangers, including interactions with humans encroaching on his territory. Along his travels, Spirit forges an unexpected connection with a young Lakota boy and experiences the complexities of love with a beautiful paint mare, all while remaining fiercely independent and true to his name.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Themes & Keywords

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  • horse
  • grass
  • field
  • herd
  • hair
  • hoof
  • spirit the horse character
  • horse in title
  • colon in title
  • animal in title
  • movie tie in video game
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Cast

Matt Damon stars in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Directed by Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook.

From the directors

More from Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook

More films directed by Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook, best-rated first: Shrek 2, Smurfs: The Lost Village, Gnomeo and Juliet and UglyDolls.

Ratings

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Plot

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Plot Summary

What happens in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron 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 the vast expanse of the late 19th-century American West, a majestic Kiger mustang colt named Spirit makes his grand entrance into the world, destined to lead his herd with unwavering tenacity. As Spirit grows into a powerful stallion, his natural charisma and leadership abilities shine brightly, commanding the respect and admiration of his equine companions. One evening, propelled by curiosity, Spirit encounters an astonishing scene: horses bound to a log while their wranglers peacefully slumber around a campfire. The ensuing commotion startles the men awake, leading to a thrilling chase that results in Spirit being captured and transported to a U.S. cavalry fort.

Full summary

The whole story of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, scene by scene

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Box office

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Box Office & Budget

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron grossed $122.6 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $73.3 million came from the US and Canada and $49.3 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$122.6M

1.5× its budget

US & Canada
$73.3M
International
$49.3M
Budget
$80M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Awards

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Awards & Nominations

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 4 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.

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Videos

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

DreamWorks Animation's "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron"
  • Trailer Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron - Trailer #2 (35mm 4K)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron?

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 type of horse is Spirit?

Cars

Cars in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

6 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Explorer and the Honda CB 250 Nighthawk.

All 6 cars
  • 1999 Ford Explorer in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron 1999 Ford Explorer Important role
  • Honda CB 250 Nighthawk in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Honda CB 250 Nighthawk Important role
  • 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan Minor role
  • 1994 Dodge Ram in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron 1994 Dodge Ram Minor role
Details

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Also Known As

45 alternative titles, including “Spirit - O Corcel Indomável” and “Spirit L'étalon des plaines”.

Also known as
  • Spirit - O Corcel Indomável
  • Spirit L'étalon des plaines
  • Spirit - Hästen från vildmarken
  • Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron
  • Spirit: De Hengst van het Woeste Westen
  • Spirit, el corcel indomable
  • Spirit - Hingsten fra Cimarron
  • Szilaj a vad völgy paripája
  • Simarono žirgas
  • スピリット
  • Spirit - Hengst van het woeste Westen
  • Spirit: El Corcel Indomable
+33 more
  • Spirit, to agrio alogo
  • Mustang
  • Villti folinn
  • Spirit - Der Wilde Mustang
  • Spirit - Cavallo selvaggio
  • Spirit - Espírito Selvagem
  • Spirit, l'étalon des plaines
  • Спирит: Душа прерий
  • Spirit: Hästen från vildmarken
  • Spirit: Hingsten fra Cimarron
  • Mustang z Dzikiej Doliny
  • 小马王
  • Szilaj, a vad völgy paripája
  • Spirit - Villi ja vapaa
  • סוס פרא
  • Spirit: Armăsarul Vestului Sălbatic
  • Spirit - divoký hřebec
  • Spirit: O Corcel Indomável
  • Özgür Ruh
  • Спирит
  • 스피릿
  • اسپیریت: اسب سیمارون
  • Спіріт – душа прерій
  • สปิริต ม้าแสนรู้มหัศจรรย์ผจญภัย
  • Σπίριτ: Το Άγριο Άλογο
  • Villti folinn Spirit
  • Spirit - neskrotný mustang
  • 小馬王
  • سبيريت: حصان من سيمارون
  • Gars: Prērijas dvēsele
  • Spirit: Ngựa Giống Nòi Cimarron
  • Spirit: El cavall indomable
  • Neustrašivi Spirit

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FAQ

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron?

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron released?

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron was released on May 24, 2002.

Who directed Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron?

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron was directed by Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook.

More films by Kelly Asbury

Who is in the cast of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron?

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron stars Matt Damon.

How much did Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron make at the box office?

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron grossed $122.6 million worldwide ($73.3 million domestic, $49.3 million international) on a budget of $80 million.

How is Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron rated?

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.

Was Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron nominated for any awards?

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron received 4 nominations across 4 ceremonies.

Does Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron have a post-credit scene?

No. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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