Yes, very. More sad than 96% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Indian Horse scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Indian Horse violent?

Somewhat. More violent than 71% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Indian Horse easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Indian Horse end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Indian Horse

Name: Indian Horse
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Sladen Peltier, Forrest Goodluck, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Edna Manitowabi, Michael Murphy

You have the gift. You have the vision.

Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli

Produced by Devonshire Productions, Screen Siren Pictures

201896 min6.9 / 10

A deeply melancholic portrait of cultural trauma and resilience, following a First Nations youth's struggle through institutional abuse, racism, and addiction toward self-discovery.

Follows the life of Native Canadian Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.

Clusters

Trapped by Fate, Undone by History Soldiers Facing Wartime Hardship Religion Versus The System Loyalty Under Pressure Sports and Recreation

Genres

Drama

Keywords

Based On Novel Or Book 1970s Ice Hockey Racism Residential School First Nations Abuse Assimilation

Questions people ask

Is Indian Horse sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Indian Horse scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Indian Horse violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Is Indian Horse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does Indian Horse end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

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.

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