Gift Horse (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1952, Gift Horse is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Compton Bennett, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Compton Bennett's war drama The Gift Horse follows the fortunes of ageing destroyer The Ballantrae and her crew from the time they come together in 1940 until the climactic raid on occupied St Nazaire in 1942. Trevor Howard plays Lt Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser, the newly appointed captain, back in service after having left the navy following a court martial.
Who’s in it. Gift Horse stars Richard Attenborough as Dripper Daniels, James Donald as Lt. Richard Jennings, No. 1, Sonny Tufts as Yank Flanagan and Trevor Howard as Lt. Cmdr Hugh Alginon Fraser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Gift Horse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gift Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gift Horse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gift Horse (1952)?
- In GB, Gift Horse is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gift Horse worth watching?
- Gift Horse holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gift Horse?
- Gift Horse stars Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Sonny Tufts, Trevor Howard and Bernard Lee.