Jockey is a 2021 American drama film directed by Clint Bentley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Kwedar. The film stars Clifton Collins Jr., Molly Parker, and Moises Arias.
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2021.
Plot The health of horse rider Jackson Silva begins to deteriorate after decades of work. With the help of a promising new horse and his trainer, Ruth, Jackson prepares for the upcoming championship, which could be his last.
Cast Clifton Collins Jr. as Jackson Silva Molly Parker as Ruth Wilkes Moisés Arias as Gabriel Boullait Logan Cormier as Leo Brock Colleen Hartnett as Ana Boullait Daniel Adams as Jerry Meyer
Release On January 30, 2021, the film was acquired for distribution by Sony Pictures Classics. Jockey had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31 in the U.S. Cinema Dramatic Competition section.
Reception Box office In the U.S. and Canada, the film earned $2,789 from three theaters in its opening weekend. From two theaters, the film made $969 on its second weekend, and $1,913 on its third.
Critical response Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
Accolades Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Prize for Acting - Clifton Collins Jr.Jockey Trailer: Clifton Collins Jr Enters Oscar Race in Sundance Film|IndieWire
See also List of films about horses List of films about horse racing
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Official screenplay