Horse Fever (1976)

Kernel Score: 81% · 376 ratings

Genres: Comedy

Released: 1976-10-29

Runtime: 90 minutes

Overview

Bruno Fioretti, known as "Mandrake", is an inveterate gambler who never misses a day at the horse racing track in Rome. He is doubly unlucky: he bets too much on one horse, and his wife is sleeping with his best friend because Mandrake is always at the track. Penniless and cuckolded, Mandrake decides to make one last bet.

Horse Fever parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that this comedy centers on a compulsive gambler whose addiction damages his marriage.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes an infidelity subplot involving the protagonist's wife.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Compulsive gambling is the central theme, though not drug or alcohol use specifically.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Horse Fever FAQ

Is Horse Fever good?

Horse Fever has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 376 audience ratings.

Is Horse Fever OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this comedy centers on a compulsive gambler whose addiction damages his marriage.

What movies are like Horse Fever?

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