Seabiscuit (2003)
Kernel Score: 79% · 915 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2003-07-22
Runtime: 141 minutes
Where to watch Seabiscuit
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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 from 915 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Seabiscuit?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla 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.