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Year of the Horse (1997): Cast & Ratings

Year of the Horse (1997) movie poster

Year of the Horse is a 1997 music documentary directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Neil Young, Ralph Molina and Billy Talbot. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Metascore
58
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Year of the Horse (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Year of the Horse About?

The premise of Year of the Horse without spoilers.

Filmmaker Jim Jarmusch follows musician Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse on the road, documenting their tour across America. The film showcases the band's dynamic performances and captures intimate moments, offering a glimpse into their creative process and the enduring partnership that has shaped their iconic sound. It's a musical journey reflecting the spirit of rock and roll and the American landscape.

Year of the Horse Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • super 8
  • concert music
  • year 1976
  • man with long hair
  • song
  • neil young as subject
  • guitarist
  • bassist
  • year 1996
  • strobe light
  • musician
  • bearded man
+19 more
  • backstage
  • crazy horse the band
  • reference to the rockets the band
  • singer
  • band the musical group
  • animated sequence
  • singing
  • drummer
  • rehearsal
  • year 1986
  • interview
  • 1980s
  • 1970s
  • tribute
  • rock music
  • concert film
  • 1960s
  • rock band
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Year of the Horse Cast

Neil Young leads the cast, with Ralph Molina and Billy Talbot. Directed by Jim Jarmusch; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jim Jarmusch

More films directed by Jim Jarmusch, best-rated first: Paterson, Mystery Train, Only Lovers Left Alive and Down by Law.

Full filmography
Ratings

Year of the Horse Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Year of the Horse 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Videos

Year of the Horse Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Year of the Horse.

THE YEAR OF THE HORSE TRAILER
Details

Year of the Horse Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Year of the Horse: Neil Young and Crazy Horse Live” and “Год лошади”.

Also known as
  • Year of the Horse: Neil Young and Crazy Horse Live
  • Год лошади
  • A ló éve - Neil Young és a Crazy Horse élőben
  • Годината на коня
  • 马年
  • Rok koně
  • L’any del cavall

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FAQ

Year of the Horse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Year of the Horse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Year of the Horse?

Year of the Horse runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Year of the Horse released?

Year of the Horse was released on October 8, 1997.

Who directed Year of the Horse?

Year of the Horse was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

More films by Jim Jarmusch

Who is in the cast of Year of the Horse?

Year of the Horse stars Neil Young, Ralph Molina and Billy Talbot, among 8 credited actors.

How is Year of the Horse rated?

Year of the Horse has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Year of the Horse have a post-credit scene?

No. Year of the Horse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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