Wild Horses (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Wild Horses is a drama, tv movie and western film directed by Dick Lowry, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. An over-the-hill rodeo champion gets fired from his assembly line job in Texas. He and a buddy then decide to head to Wyoming to get a job herding mustangs. His wife gives him her his blessing, knowing he needs to find something which satisfies his spirit. They sign up for a roundup headed by a veteran cowboy. With the job, he finds himself cross-wise of a corrupt government official, who is making big profits on the illegal sale of wild horses.
Who’s in it. Wild Horses stars Kenny Rogers as Matt Cooper, Pam Dawber as Daryl Reese, Ben Johnson as Bill Ward and David Andrews as Dean Ellis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wild Horses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Horses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Horses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Horses (1985)?
- In US, Wild Horses is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Horses worth watching?
- Wild Horses holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Horses?
- Wild Horses stars Kenny Rogers, Pam Dawber, Ben Johnson, David Andrews and Richard Masur.
- When was Wild Horses released?
- Wild Horses was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.