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Lean on Pete

2018 · 2h 1m · Released

R Drama, Adventure, Western

Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.

Top Cast & Crew

Andrew Haigh Director
Charlie Plummer Charley
Amy Seimetz Lynn
Travis Fimmel Ray
Steve Buscemi Del
Jason Beem Race Announcer
TT Tolo Tuitele Lynn's Husband
Ayanna Berkshire Cop 1
CB Connor Brenes Cop 2
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Frequently asked questions about Lean on Pete

What is Lean on Pete about?

Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.

Who stars in Lean on Pete?

Lean on Pete stars Charlie Plummer, Amy Seimetz, Travis Fimmel, Steve Buscemi, and Jason Beem.

When did Lean on Pete come out?

Lean on Pete was released in 2018.

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