Secretariat (2010)

Housewife and mother Penny Chenery 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 - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.

Directed by: Randall Wallace

Cast: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Scott Glenn, Dylan Walsh, Fred Thompson, Margo Martindale, Nelsan Ellis, James Cromwell, Otto Thorwarth, Michael Harding, Richard Fullerton, Tim Ware

Genres: Biography, Drama, Family

Rating: 6.6/10

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