Year of the Horse

Year of the Horse

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

Produced by Shakey Pictures

1997106 min6.4 / 10

A warm, nostalgic documentary portrait of Neil Young and Crazy Horse's enduring creative partnership, built on archival footage, live performance, and reflective interviews.

A document of Neil Young and Crazy Horse's 1996 concert tour. Director Jarmusch conducts interviews about the band's long history, interspersed with backstage footage from the 1970s and 1980s.

Questions people ask

  • Is Year of the Horse scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Year of the Horse violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Year of the Horse easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Year of the Horse end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Year of the Horse sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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