Flicka

Name: Flicka
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Released: October 20, 2006
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Alison Lohman, Maria Bello, Tim McGraw

2006

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Fox 2000 Pictures | Release Date: October 20, 2006 | PG

Starring: Alison Lohman, Maria Bello, Tim McGraw

Summary: In this contemporary adaptation of Mary O'Hara's beloved novel "My Friend Flicka," 16-year-old Katy McLaughlin dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working on her father's ranch in modern-day Wyoming. But Katy's father wants more for her, insisting that Katy go to college. Katy finds a wild mustang, which she names Flicka, and sets outIn this contemporary adaptation of Mary O'Hara's beloved novel "My Friend Flicka," 16-year-old Katy McLaughlin dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working on her father's ranch in modern-day Wyoming. But Katy's father wants more for her, insisting that Katy go to college. Katy finds a wild mustang, which she names Flicka, and sets out to make her a riding horse. But Flicka and Katy are more alike than she could have imagined. Like Katy, Flicka has a disdain for authority and is not about to give up her freedom without a fight. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Director: Michael Mayer

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 95 min

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Todd McCarthy

It's not really either an animal or a kids' film but rather a young adult drama that rings emotionally true. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

So those seeking a softer approach to the realities of both child- and animal-rearing should search elsewhere. The rest of us, meanwhile, are free to enjoy a well-made family drama pitched to young adults that's honest, tough and surprisingly engaging. Read full review

Connie Ogle

The film paints a fairly realistic portrait of four people bound by blood but -- like all of us -- all too capable of underestimating each other. Read full review

David Gilmour

Yet -- and this must be said in all fairness -- as things progress, the magic of the story asserts itself over the audience. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

An entertainingly ridiculous update of Mary O’Hara’s 1941 children’s novel, “My Friend Flicka.” Read full review

Andrea Gronvall

Another miscalculation by sophomore director Michael Mayer. Read full review

Toddy Burton

No doubt the most devoted horse lovers in the tween set will get their fill, but parents should sneak out for a very long popcorn break. Read full review

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MaddieK.

Mar 16, 2007

Amazing movie, about being free, and a great lesson to anyone who does not respect the horse.