Seabiscuit (2003)
Kernel Score: 79% · 915 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2003-07-22
Runtime: 141 minutes
Where to watch Seabiscuit
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.
Seabiscuit parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Seabiscuit is a PG-13 true-story drama about an underdog racehorse that inspired Depression-era America.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts intense horse racing scenes with some peril but no graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Tobey Maguire as Red Pollard
- David McCullough as Narrator
- Jeff Bridges as Charles Howard
- Chris Cooper as Tom Smith
- Elizabeth Banks as Marcela Howard
- Gary L. Stevens as George Woolf
- Eddie Jones as Samuel D. Riddle
- William H. Macy as Tick Tock McGlaughlin
- Royce D. Applegate as Dutch Doogan
- Chris McCarron as Charley Kurtsinger
Seabiscuit FAQ
Is Seabiscuit good?
Seabiscuit has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Seabiscuit?
In the US you can stream Seabiscuit on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Seabiscuit OK for kids?
Seabiscuit is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Seabiscuit is a PG-13 true-story drama about an underdog racehorse that inspired Depression-era America.
What movies are like Seabiscuit?
If you liked Seabiscuit, try Secretariat, The Boys in the Boat, Ford v Ferrari and Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story.