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Shannon's Rainbow (2009)

PG · 2009-04-23 · 1h 32m · EN
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After the sudden death of her father leaves a teenage girl without a family, she becomes lost in her own anger and sadness. Her family doctor (Daryl Hannah) informs her that her father had a secret, that the mother she never knew (Claire Forlani) was alive and well. When she travels to meet her, she befriends a horse trainer (Louis Gossett Jr) and discovers that in caring for the horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma. Together they begin to win many races and upset the favorites, owned by an egocentric mogul (Eric Roberts). Through the victories and new friendships she forms, she learns to find her way back to happiness.

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Michael MadsenMichael MadsenDave BlairJulianne MichelleJulianne MichelleShannon GreeneJoanna PaculaJoanna PaculaEmily BlairEric RobertsEric RobertsMitchell PrescottScott EastwoodScott EastwoodJoeyKrista AllenKrista AllenJessicaSuzi HofrichterSuzi HofrichterNurse DanaClaire ForlaniClaire ForlaniTom AtkinsTom AtkinsCaptain Martin

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FamilyTeenagerHorseHorse whisperer

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Genre affinityFamilyTheme affinityFamily · Teenager · HorseEmotional intensityFamily · FamilyDirector preference728804Actor preference10903 · 22405 · 9527Country preferenceUs

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What is Shannon's Rainbow about?

After the sudden death of her father leaves a teenage girl without a family, she becomes lost in her own anger and sadness. Her family doctor (Daryl Hannah) informs her that her father had a secret, that the mother she never knew (Claire Forlani) was alive and well. When she travels to meet her, she befriends a horse trainer (Louis Gossett Jr) and discovers that in caring for the horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma. Together they begin to win many races and upset the favorites, owned by an egocentric mogul (Eric Roberts). Through the victories and new friendships she forms, she learns to find her way back to happiness.

How long is Shannon's Rainbow?

Shannon's Rainbow has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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