Product Description

You ll cheer all the way to the finish line for this feel-good film destined to become a family classic! Kurt Russell (Miracle ) and Dakota Fanning (War of the Worlds) star as a horse trainer and his inspiring young daughter Cale whose determination to help an injured racehorse changes their lives forever. Kris Kristofferson (Blade) Elisabeth Shue (Hide and Seek) Luis Guzm n (Traffic) and Freddy Rodriguez (Six Feet Under) co-star in an uplifting story that celebrates dreams second chances and the importance of familySystem Requirements:Running Time: 106 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 678149197624 Manufacturer No: 91976

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6245 in DVD
• Brand: PARAMOUNT PICTURES
• Released on: 2006-03-21
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
• Formats: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: Spanish
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish, French
• Dubbed in: French
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds
• Running time: 106 minutes

Amazon.com
The title is a mouthful, but Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story hits the winner's circle as a warm and inspiring family film. Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) is a Kentucky horse trainer who watches in horror as a championship filly breaks its leg during a practice run. Ordinarily that means curtains, but today Ben's daughter, Cale (Dakota Fanning), is at the track, and Ben impulsively buys the horse and loses his job in one fell swoop. The rehabilitation process is almost too much for a farm that's already struggling to survive in a modern economy, but the horse turns out to be a much-needed salve to the nearly broken family, including Ben's wife (Elisabeth Shue) and father (Kris Kristofferson). The cast is excellent, especially Fanning (who at age 11 has become a major star and was branded by Entertainment Weekly as the most powerful actress in Hollywood), and the film is well-paced by director-writer John Gatins and beautifully shot by cinematographer Fred Murphy. Surely the ultimate fate of the horse and the family won't surprise anyone, but young girls who love horses often don't need a surprise ending. They need a reason to cheer, and Dreamer delivers all the way. (Ages 6 and older: moments of horse peril) --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews

Fantastic, Inspiring Movie
I absolutely love this movie! It's enjoyable for the entire family and an incredible story of overcoming struggles and chasing your dreams. Also, the best part is that it's inspired by a true story. Dakota Fanning is fantastic as usual and the way she and Kurt Russell work together on this film is a joy to watch. Anyone who is a fan of horses or horse racing should watch this movie.

Dreamer
This is a very good fact based drama. The story is solid, but what makes this film outstanding is the cast chosen, and not enough good things can be said about them. Kurt Russell is a horse trainer from Kentucky. His look and mannerisms are spot on, and he carries this role well. Dakota Fanning is the daughter and the heart of the movie with Elizabeth Shue cast as mom. Kris Kristoferson is the father/grandfather, and no one could have played this role. His gruff unbending exterior is flawless.

Movie
Love this movie. Would watch it over and over again. Actors are great. Theme of this movie, makes it so watchable.
Sally Molock