Sixteen year old Katie McLaughlin (Alison Lohman) is a headstrong and determined teenager trying to find her way in life. Katie forms a bond with a wild horse she names Flicka. Despite pleas from her father (Tim McGraw) not to ride Flicka, Katy sets out to follow her own path not only with the horse, but with her future, to show that she is capable taming Flicka and one day taking over the family ranch.
Directed by
Michael Mayer
Written by
Mark Rosenthal (screenplay); Lawrence Konner (screenplay); Mary O'Hara (novel "My Friend Flicka").
Starring
Tim McGraw (Rob McLaughlin); Maria Bello (Nell McLaughlin); Alison Lohman (Katy McLaughlin); Ryan Kwanten (Howard McLaughlin); Danny Pino (Jack); Dallas Roberts (Gus); Kaylee DeFer (Miranda Koop); Jeffrey Nordling (Rick Koop); Dey Young (Esther Koop); Nick Searcy (Norbert Rye); Buck Taylor (Wagner); Wade Williams (Man with Clipboard); David Burton (Rider #6); John O'Brien (Mr. Masterson); Armie Hammer (Male Prefect). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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