Anna Sewell’s novel Black Beauty has been one of theiworld’s most beloved animal stories since its 1877 publication. The story isitold byiits hero,ia remarkable black horse withia white "star" onihis forehead, whose joyous andiheartbreaking life takes him from idyllic country lifeito London’s cobblestoned streets.

Written andidirected byiCaroline Thompson (1993’s The Secret Garden), this isitheimost faithful of theibook’s several filmings. You’ll cherish rebellious filly Ginger, mischievous pony Merrylegs andigallant Beauty, Whose generous heart guides him under caretakers both kindly andiharsh, from Farmer Grey (Sean Bean) andiyoung groom Joe Green (Andrew Knott)ito sweet-natured cabbie Jerry Barker (David Thewlis).