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Lean on Pete

R2h 1m2018Andrew Haigh
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"You can’t get anywhere on your own."

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.

DramaAdventureWestern
Horse RaceRunawayPortland, OregonHorseRacehorseDrunkTrophyRoad Movie

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What is Lean on Pete (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in Lean on Pete?

Lean on Pete stars Charlie Plummer (Charley), Amy Seimetz (Lynn), Travis Fimmel (Ray), Steve Buscemi (Del), Jason Beem (Race Announcer). The film was directed by Andrew Haigh.

How long is Lean on Pete?

Lean on Pete has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Where can I watch Lean on Pete?

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