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Based on the Mary O'Hara novel 'My Friend Flicka', 16-year-old Katy (Lohman) dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working...
Based on the Mary O'Hara novel 'My Friend Flicka', 16-year-old Katy (Lohman) dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working on her father's ranch in modern-day Wyoming. But Katy's father wants more for her, insisting she stop horsing around and go to college. When Katy finds a wild mustang, which she names Flicka, she sets out to make her a riding horse. A special bond between women & horse begins - Flicka, like Katy, has a disdain for authority and is not about to give up her freedom without a fight.
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54 %78 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
82 %97,148 reviewsAudience score rating
13+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"It's not really either an animal or a kids' film but rather a young adult drama that rings emotionally true..."
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Variety
Variety"So those seeking a softer approach to the realities of both child- and animal-rearing should search elsewhere. The rest of us, meanwhile, are free to enjoy a well-made family drama pitched to young adults that's honest, tough and surprisingly engaging..."
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post"Entertainingly ridiculous..."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"There are some nice moments and beautiful scenery, but the film is often slow and the dialogue is overwrought..."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"One casting wild card is the country singer Tim McGraw, and he's very solid in the role of Katie's horse-rancher dad, the kind of guy whose hard-headedness can't mask the size of his heart..."
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Premiere Magazine
Premiere MagazineFlicka | Details
- Rating
- PG, .
- Runtime
- 94
- Genre
- Country of origin
- UK, USA
