Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story

Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story(2005)

7.0/10
418 votes
106 minSeptember 10, 2005

Overview

Ben Crane believes that a severely injured racehorse deserves another chance. He and his daughter Cale adopt the mare and save it from being sacrificed by the owner.

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