---
title: "All the Pretty Horses"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/all-the-pretty-horses-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21355
imdb_id: "tt0149624"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 248
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# All the Pretty Horses (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/all-the-pretty-horses-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

All the Pretty Horses is a 2000 drama, romance, and western film set in 1949. It follows John Grady and his friend, two young Texans who travel to Mexico after the sale of a family ranch, seeking the promise of a fresh start and the allure of cowboy life.

The film explores themes of maturity and resilience as the characters navigate life south of the border. It features a plot involving a forbidden romance between one of the Texans and the daughter of a wealthy landowner.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two young Texans seek a fresh start in Mexico lured by the romance of cowboy life."

### Why Watch
- Features a cast including Matt Damon and Penélope Cruz
- Explores the resilience and maturity of young men in the Old West
- Depicts a forbidden affair with the daughter of a wealthy landowner

### Caveats & Content Note
- The story focuses on a slow journey of testing resilience and maturity
- Tone & Suitability: This PG-13 drama features a tone of resilience and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1940s-western, #coming-of-age, #border-crossing-adventure, #forbidden-romance, #period-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Billy Bob Thornton
- **Networks / Studios**: Miramax, Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matt Damon** as *John Grady*
- **Henry Thomas** as *Rawlins*
- **Lucas Black** as *Blevins*
- **Penélope Cruz** as *Alejandra*
- **Rubén Blades** as *Rocha*
- **Robert Patrick** as *Cole*
- **Julio Oscar Mechoso** as *Captain*
- **Angelina Torres** as *Luisa*
- **J.D. Young** as *Grandfather*
- **Laura Poe** as *Mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who stars in All the Pretty Horses?
The film stars Matt Damon, Henry Thomas, Penélope Cruz, and Ruben Blades.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a duration of 1 hour and 57 minutes.

### Q: What is the plot of the film?
Two Texans travel to Mexico in the late 1940s to pursue the cowboy lifestyle, leading to a forbidden affair.

### Q: What is the age rating for this film?
The film is rated PG-13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [All the Pretty Horses — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21355)
- [18 Best Horse Movies Of All Time](https://screenrant.com/)
- [프라임 비디오: All The Pretty Horses](https://help.naver.com/service/5626/contents/24844?lang=ko&osType=COMMONOS)

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