War Horse

Common Sense Media reviews War Horse for kids and families.

From director Steven Spielberg comes "War Horse," an epic adventure for audiences of all ages. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, "War Horse" begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets-British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter-before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man's Land. The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse-an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. "War Horse" is one of the great stories of friendship and war- a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is arriving on Broadway next year. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history.

From director Steven Spielberg comes "War Horse," an epic adventure for audiences of all ages. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, "War Horse" begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets-British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter-before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man's Land. The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse-an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. "War Horse" is one of the great stories of friendship and war- a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is arriving on Broadway next year. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history.

Trailer for War Horse for the film's release to DVD and Blu-Ray. Director Steven Spielberg's epic World War I drama details the remarkable bond between a man named Albert (Jeremy Irvine) and his loyal horse, Joey. Adapted from the novel by Michael Morpurgo, War Horse follows the growing friendship between man and beast as Albert trains Joey, and then follows Joey on an incredible journey across the English countryside after the pair are forcibly separated. Along the way, Joey touches the lives of everyone he comes into contact with, including British and German soldiers, as well as a kindly French farmer and his impressionable granddaughter. Later, in no man's land, Joey's extraordinary saga winds to a poignant and deeply affecting climax.

Bonus featurette from the War Horse DVD and Blu-ray. Takes a behind the scenes look at the sounds used in the film.

Bonus featurette from the War Horse DVD and Blu-ray. Takes a behind the scenes look at the ranking officers.

Bonus featurette from the War Horse DVD and Blu-ray. Takes a behind the scenes look at the safety precautions taken with the horses.

Bonus featurette from the War Horse DVD and Blu-ray. Takes a behind the scenes look at the editing and score used in the film.

Bonus featurette from the War Horse DVD and Blu-ray. Takes a behind the scenes look at the comeptitive environment on set.

Bonus featurette from the War Horse DVD and Blu-ray. Takes a behind the scenes look at the shooting of the calvary charge scene.

Interview with Steven Spielberg (Director) at the War Horse premiere in the UK.

Interview with Kathleen Kennedy (Producer) at the War Horse premiere in the UK.