The Black Stallion
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.
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Frequently asked questions about The Black Stallion
Where can I watch The Black Stallion in the United States?
The Black Stallion is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Black Stallion for free?
The Black Stallion streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion stars Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, and Hoyt Axton. Carroll Ballard is the director.
How long is The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
When did The Black Stallion come out?
The Black Stallion was released on October 13, 1979.
Which studio made The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion was produced by United Artists and American Zoetrope in the United States.
What was the budget for The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion was made on a budget of $2,700,000.
How much did The Black Stallion make at the box office?
The Black Stallion grossed $37,799,643 worldwide, against a budget of $2,700,000.
What languages is The Black Stallion in?
The Black Stallion is in Arabic, English, Italian, and Portuguese, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.