The Black Stallion1979The Black Stallion
1979
In 1946, young Alec Ramsey is shipwrecked with a wild Arabian stallion on a deserted island. After their rescue, a retired horse trainer helps him prepare the Black for a match race against the two fastest horses in America.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
One of the most beautiful family films ever made: a boy's patient bond with a wild horse, nearly wordless on the island.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
The shipwreck is intense (a ship burns, a man cuts off Alec's life jacket, his father is lost) and there's a cobra on the island, so preview for little ones. Smoking and drinking are period-typical.
The Black Stallion (1979)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- How did Alec earn the Black's trust?
- What did Alec's father give him before the shipwreck?
- How did Henry help Alec?
- Which scene was the most beautiful?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 8+: an intense shipwreck with fire and panic (a man cuts off a boy's life jacket); a boy's father lost at sea; smoking and drinking.
Trailer
Best edition
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The Black Stallion Blu-ray
Blu-ray · July 14, 2015
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