Racing Stripes

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Stripes, a zebra raised on a farm in Kentucky, dreams of one day becoming a championship racehorse in this heartwarming and hysterical.
  • Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Hayden Panettiere
  • Directed by: Frederik Du Chau
  • Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Release year: 2005
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: Stripes, a zebra raised on a farm in Kentucky, dreams of one day becoming a championship racehorse in this heartwarming and hysterical.
Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Hayden Panettiere
Supporting actors: M. Emmet Walsh, Wendie Malick, Frankie Muniz, Mandy Moore, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jeff Foxworthy, Joshua Jackson, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Rosenbaum, Steve Harvey, David Spade, Snoop Dogg, Fred Dalton Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Whoopi Goldberg
Directed by: Frederik Du Chau
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport
Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 2005
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for mild crude humor and some language
ASIN: B001QKHVMI
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 2005
  • MPAA: Rated PG for mild crude humor and some language
  • Production Company: Alcon Entertainment
  • Filming Locations: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | South Africa

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This is a great family movie good for all ages. Granna54  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
My two year old daughter (now almost three) absolutely LOVED this movie. C. Burtner  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Just when you start thinking they don't make movies like this anymore, they go and make one. Racing Stripes is not only one of the best films of its kind, it's one of the best movies I've seen in the past few years. Animal movies always get to me; they suck me in emotionally more than any other kind of story. You may well shed tears of both happiness and sadness as you watch this film, but I can pretty much guarantee you'll laugh and be thoroughly entertained - and more than ready to go back and watch it all again as soon as you reach the end. This is an inspirational film full of the kinds of truths kids need to learn and adults need to remember. It may well be the best family-friendly movie thus far of the new century. The keys to its success are a great story, a great cast of both animals and humans, and an indomitable spirit that few movies can convey over the course of 103 minutes.

It's a sad beginning, as we see a young zebra accidentally left behind by a circus on a road in Kentucky; luckily, Nolan Walsh (Bruce Greenwood) finds the little guy and takes him home to his farm - where his daughter Channing (Hayden Panettiere) instantly falls in love with him and names him - what else? - Stripes. Stripes is also welcomed by the other animals on the farm - and it is here we learn that these animals can talk. Talking animals is a bigger risk than you might think - it can easily flop if done poorly, but there are no worries here: the cast of voice actors is superb. Dustin Hoffman plays a miniature horse named Tucker, Whoopi Goldberg is Franny the goat, Jeff Foxworthy is good for many laughs as Reggie the rooster, and the list goes on. The farm lies adjacent to a horse track, and Stripes immediately decides he is a race horse - no one tells him he's a zebra.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute, But Not Gritty February 6, 2005
After the crystalline purity of -Million Dollar Baby-, my Hubby & i *needed* a break from Reality. -Racing Stripes- delivers in stripes - er, spades.

The real stars of this film aren't Whoopi Goldberg, Frankie Munitz, Dustin Hoffman, Jeff Foxworthy, Michal Clark Duncan, & all the vocal talent; it's the *way* those massive talents are used. From the start, when a zebra colt is accidentally abandoned & adopted by a racer-trainer-turned-farmer [Bruce Greenwood, 1ce a nasty intern in -St. Elsewhere-] & his daughter Channing, the story is a sweet [but, thank the gods, not *quite* saccharine] tale of a zebra [named Stripes, of course] who grows up to become a racer, to the chagrin of all the 'real', snooty keep-*It*-out-of-*my*-race horses. The CGI are flawless, esp. in the race at the end [sorry Channing, zebras can't run the gruelling full course of a race track!] & the loving support of all Stripes' farm buddies believable ... in fact, this 1 is *better* than -Babe- due to the improvements of CGI.
As Donald remarked at the end, "Ain't Macs wunnerful?" This film also features sweetly-effective Hayden Panettiere as Channing, the perky/pretty/gallant girl who Believes in Stripes. Plus, South Africa makes a *terrific* Kentucky ... speaking as a former Hoosier who still loves/remembers the achingly green purity of that more-Southern-than state.

& also "What a *great* change. A real relief!" For those who believe in the Dream = Winning ... & even those who don't, this is a win in less than 2 hours.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect daddy-daughter movie January 24, 2005
My 7-year-old and I occasionally have the pleasure of a date with just the two of us...and mommy gets the pleasure of the house to herself for awhile. "Racing Stripes" is perfect for this. We may go see it again sometime, and will certainly buy the video upon its release.

Stripes is a zebra who gets left behind in an accident by a circus caravan. He is found by a Kentucky farmer who just happens to have once been a great trainer of race horses and still lives near the track. When the young zebra gets his first glimpse of real race horses, he knows what he wants to do with his life.

The farmer got out of the business when his wife, a successful jockey, lost her life in a riding accident. He has a beautiful daughter who works at the track, and no way will he let her become a jockey. He wants nothing to do with it.

Any parent can probably fill in the rest of the plot from there, with all the expected pieces of this story that is equal parts "Babe," "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," "National Velvet," and "Rocky." But there are quite a few very funny moments. Famous voices like Dustin Hoffman, Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Pantoliano, David Spade, and Steve Harvey provide the characters their audio appeal. The underrated Bruce Greenwood stars as the farmer, playing the same kind of role the formerly underrated James Cromwell did in the "Babe" films.

From a parental perspective, it's worth about three stars, but I give it 5 on behalf of my daughter. As soon as the end titles began, she said, "That's the best movie I ever saw!"

I can't make a better recommendation for a family film, although some parents may be wary of its bodily function humor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie~
Great movie for entire family! We watched it on cable last week, and thought it would be a good movie to have in our collection. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Patricia Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars A kid's review
It has an interesting plot and it is not predictable. I like the voices of the characters. This movie is very kid-friendly. We love to watch it.
Published 1 month ago by MamaLama
5.0 out of 5 stars This movie is a joy for the whole family!
It isn't often that I am so taken with family fare that I had to look this one up! The story is uplifting and inspiring...the actors are believable. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Elizabeth A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Great family movie!
Lots of laughs, lots of funny characters (Stripes, the flies, the pony, the cicken, the goat and the pelican). Good life lesson. No inappropriate content.
Published 2 months ago by Brian Spadafora
5.0 out of 5 stars Racing Stripes
For those who like these types of films, this is one you'll want in your collection to enjoy every now and then.
Published 2 months ago by Don
5.0 out of 5 stars Movie
I purchased the movie for my 2 year grandson and he loves it. He looks at the movie 2 or 3 days
Published 3 months ago by Kerry Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD !!!
This product is worth the money you pay. These items make a difference in hitting the target gift for anyone. You can't go wrong buying this product. It a nice product to buy. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MARSKY
1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't work
Santa bought this for my daughter and it was a big disappointment because it didn't work. The movie it's self is great!!! My four year old who loves horses really likes it.
Published 5 months ago by Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Racing Stripes
I loved this. It was nice to see the under dog prevail . I also learned about Zebra's. I didn't know they could be riden . Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lr Lyons
4.0 out of 5 stars great
we bought it for a kids sleep over and they seemed to enjoy this movie, it arrived quickly to our home
Published 5 months ago by Marilyn Gaither
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