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Lean on Pete
You can’t get anywhere on your own.
2018·2h 1m·★ 6.9
Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 1m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and adventure cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
Who's in it
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