The Turin Horse (2011)
Kernel Score: 86% · 408 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2011-03-31
Runtime: 155 minutes
Where to watch The Turin Horse
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A monumental windstorm and an abused horse's refusal to work or eat signal the beginning of the end for a poor farmer and his daughter.
The Turin Horse parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Turin Horse is a bleak, slow art film featuring animal mistreatment and existential despair, not for children.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes depiction of an abused horse and a generally bleak, dreary tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- János Derzsi as Ohlsdorfer
- Erika Bók as Ohlsdorfer's daughter
- Mihály Kormos as Bernhard
- Lajos Kovács as Bernhard (voice)
- Mihály Ráday as Narrator (voice)
The Turin Horse FAQ
Is The Turin Horse good?
The Turin Horse has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 408 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Turin Horse?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Apple TV.
Is The Turin Horse OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Turin Horse is a bleak, slow art film featuring animal mistreatment and existential despair, not for children.
What movies are like The Turin Horse?
If you liked The Turin Horse, try Werckmeister Harmonies, Mr. Church, Satantango and Detachment.