Movies and TvShows featuring "wounded-horse" theme.

Land of Hope is a drama set in rural Finland in the 1940s and 1950s. It follows the lives of a war veteran, his wife, and their struggles to rebuild their lives after the war. The movie explores themes of love, gender roles, family dynamics, and the impact of war on individuals and society.

Everlasting Moments is a drama film based on a true story set in the early 1900s in Malmö, Sweden. It follows Maria, a working-class woman who discovers her passion for photography and finds solace in capturing moments of beauty amidst her challenging life. She navigates through an abusive husband, an alcoholic father, and the hardships of an impoverished family. Through her lens, Maria finds strength, escapes her reality, and discovers her own voice as a female artist. The film explores themes of unrequited love, family relationships, and the role of art as an empowering tool.

In 1954, during the Algerian War, a teacher in a small village is ordered to escort a prisoner accused of murder to a nearby town. They embark on a dangerous journey through the rugged Atlas Mountains, facing challenges and encountering various characters along the way.

When a mysterious doctor arrives in a small Midwestern town, her therapy horse, Adeline, quickly gains a reputation for ‘healing’ those with special needs. Not used to this alternative form of healing, some begin to question the authenticity of Adeline’s methods and tensions arise. But one day during an equine therapy session, a destructive tornado descends upon the barn. Adeline leaps into action and corrals her students, pushing them against the founding wall of the stable. Although Adeline saves the lives of 12 people, she takes the brunt of the storm’s destructive force and suffers a shattered leg. With the town’s people now convinced of Adeline’s amazing spirit, they band together to raise the funds necessary to fix her leg and save her life. Based on an inspirational true story, Adeline teaches all those she encounters the same powerful lesson: miracles happen when you let go of the reins.

A young man with a love of horses, Scott Jordan (Roddy McDowall) lives on the family ranch with his uncle Bill (Damian O’Flynn). When he buys a wild stallion from his black-sheep cousin Daniel (Rand Brooks), Scott names the horse Midnight and does his best to tame him. But when the sheriff (Sky King’s Kirby Grant) suspects the stallion was stolen and Daniel’s plan to get rid of the horse ends with a man being trampled, Scott must prove Midnight acted in self-defense before his uncle destroys him. The fourth of six films McDowall coproduced and starred in for Monogram Pictures, Black Midnight was directed by Oscar “Budd” Boetticher, whose seven Westerns with Randolph Scott are considered classics of the genre.

Passions erupt between a German hussar (Jean-Marc Barr) serving with King George III's personal cavalry and the only daughter of an English solicitor (Emma Fielding) in this period tearjerker adapted from a short story by Thomas Hardy. Longing to escape their own personal imprisonments -- he, his service to the king, and she, her engagement to a man she doesn't love -- they find solace in each other's arms.

Marshall Thompson stars in this MGM drama about a young soldier's devotion to a horse he rescues during WWII. (Not to be confused with "Adventures of Gallant Bess", another film released two years later.)

A barge captain saves Marinette from drowning and soon marries her. On the wedding day, Sylvestre, the captain’s best friend, falls in love with Marinette.

Thou Wast Mild and Lovely is a dark comedy mystery movie that revolves around a summer on a remote farm. The plot follows a socially awkward farmhand who becomes involved in a mysterious and twisted relationship with his employer and her husband. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of romance, comedy, and thriller.

In the movie 'The Visitor (2008)', a mute stranger arrives in a rural area, capturing the attention and curiosity of the residents. As he interacts with them, he brings about unexpected changes, revealing the dark secrets and struggles of the community. Through his actions and silence, he creates a sense of suspense and violence, ultimately leading to an ambiguous ending. The movie explores themes of childhood trauma, isolation, and the power of silence.

The film is based on a real-life incident of horrendous horse mutilations that occurred in Davie, Florida in the early 1960s. It takes a fictionalized approach to the residents attempting to solve the mystery of who is committing the crime. This film is considered lost after the negatives were stolen from the director.

A sequel (sort of) to "Hoofs and Goofs", The stooges are taking care of their sister Birdie who has been reincarnated as a horse. When they learn that her mate "Schnapps", a famous circus horse, is about to be destroyed, they got to the circus grounds to rescue him. The stooges are successful, and Birdie and Schnapps are reunited.

Antoine and Viviane manage an equestrian exploitation on a wild plateau. Viviane, overcome with boredom, finds life and passion in the arms of Vincent, a solitary groom.