Black Beauty

Black Beauty

The all-new motion picture about the most beloved story of our time!

Directed by James Hill

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Tigon British Film Productions

1971106 min6.0 / 10

A gentle, intimate coming-of-age story told through a horse's eyes, centered on the bond between an animal and the boy who loves him.

Told from the POV of Black Beauty himself, his birth and perception of humans are explored, but his first owner, a boy named Joe, is his most memorable.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Black Beauty easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Black Beauty scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Black Beauty end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Black Beauty violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Black Beauty sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise10

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Black Beauty

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Black Beauty

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Black Beauty, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Black Beauty, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Black Beauty, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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