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Hidalgo (2004)
Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif, Louise Lombard
6.7
46%Runtime136 min
Rating12
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Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...
Critical Reception & Ratings
Hidalgo (2004), directed by Joe Johnston, received a mixed critical reception, with a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the film has found more success with audiences, earning a respectable 6.7/10 rating on IMDb, indicating it has resonated with many viewers despite the lukewarm critical response.
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Fans of sweeping Western adventures and director Joe Johnston's distinctive visual style will find much to appreciate in the 2004 film Hidalgo. Viggo Mortensen delivers a captivating performance as a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete in a dangerous and prestigious long-distance horse race, with stunning cinematography and a thrilling narrative that transports viewers across the globe.
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Hidalgo is a 2004 epic biographical Western film directed by Joe Johnston and written by John Fusco. Based on the legend of the American distance rider Frank Hopkins and his mustang Hidalgo, it recounts Hopkins' racing his horse in Arabia in 1891 against Bedouins riding pure-blooded Arabian horses. The film stars Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, and Omar Sharif.
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