Secretariat Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The Impossible True Story

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 5, 2010

Secretariat

Release Date: Friday, October 8, 2010 Theaters

Director: Randall Wallace

Starring: Diane Lane • Dylan Walsh • John Malkovich • Scott Glenn • Fred Thompson

PG Drama 1 hr, 56 m

4.27 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on the remarkable true story, "Secretariat" chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery--with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)--manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.

Drama Historical

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Who stars in Secretariat – Cast List

Diane Lane
... Penny Chenery

Anniversary, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Dylan Walsh
... John Tweedy

Edmond, The Stepfather
John Malkovich
... Lucien Laurin

Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Red
Scott Glenn
... Christopher Chenery

Greenland, The Bourne Legacy
F
Fred Thompson
... Bull Hancock

Celsius 41.11
M
Margo Martindale
... Elizabeth Hamm

The Kitchen, The Twits
A.J. Michalka
... Kate Tweedy

Super 8, Grace Unplugged
K
Kevin Connolly
... Bill Nack

Entourage, The Ugly Truth
D
Drew Roy
... Seth Hancock
James Cromwell
... Ogden Phipps

Big Hero 6, Rebel Ridge
E
Eric Lange
... Andy Beyer

Caddo Lake, Antebellum
O
Otto Thorwarth
... Ron Turcotte

Who is making Secretariat – Crew List

A look at Secretariat behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Randall Wallace last helmed Heaven Is For Real. The film's writer Mike Rich last penned The Nativity Story and Eight Below.

Director: Randall Wallace
Screenwriter: Mike Rich
Producers: Mark Ciardi
Gordon Gray

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Mayhem Pictures
Walt Disney Studios

Production – What we know about the Secretariat

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2010

Completed

Changed Secretariat movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for brief mild language
Runtime: 1 hr, 56 m
Tagline: The Impossible True Story
Also known as: Untitled Penny Chenery/Secretariat Project
Language: English

Secretariat Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: 'What Do You Think'

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Video Clip: 'Kentucky Derby'

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Video Clip: 'Red Knows'

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Video Clip: 'Heated Press'

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Video Clip: 'Belmont Park'

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TV Spot #2

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TV Spot #1

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'Penny's Story' Featurette

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'Making of a Champion' Featurette

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Theatrical Trailer #1

Secretariat Release Date: When was the film released?

Secretariat was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 8 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 3,072 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including It's Kind of a Funny Story, Life As We Know It and My Soul to Take.