In 1890, a down-and-out cowboy and his horse travel to Arabia to compete in a deadly cross desert horse race.In 1890, a down-and-out cowboy and his horse travel to Arabia to compete in a deadly cross desert horse race.In 1890, a down-and-out cowboy and his horse travel to Arabia to compete in a deadly cross desert horse race.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
- Chief Eagle Horn
- (as Floyd Red Crow Westerman)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaViggo Mortensen purchased the horse who played the title character (T.J.) after this film was completed.
- GoofsThe well scene features British soldiers preventing the main character from getting water. The British did not have a military presence in that area until after World War One.
- Quotes
Frank T. Hopkins: Mister... you can say anything you want about me. I'm gonna have to ask you not to talk about my horse that way.
- Crazy creditsThe film begins with a "Touchstone Pictures presents" credit, and the logo only appears at the end.
- ConnectionsFeatured in America's First Horse: Hidalgo and the Spanish Mustang (2004)
Featured review
I've seen Hidalgo twice and will go again (and again) and I will buy the DVD. I hope that people will not listen to the critics and will give this movie a chance for success. It doesn't matter if Frank Hopkins did these things or not. If he didn't, he gave us a rousing story. Viggo is perfect in this role as the "cowboy" and rides Hidalgo like the wind. The Arabian desert is frightening and beautiful. The horses are beautiful. Some don't like what seems like stereotypes, however, it takes place in 1890 and Native Americans were killed, then played for sport in "shows". Africans were enslaved and women wore (wear) veils. The movie is right with the times. The music is enjoyable. I'll look for the soundtrack on CD. See it and decide for yourself.
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Box office
- Budget
- $100,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $67,303,450
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $18,829,435
- Mar 7, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $108,040,622
- Runtime2 hours 16 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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