Watch The Horse Boy

An autistic pre-teen is discovered to have a special bond with horses in this 2009 documentary, The Horse Boy. Rowan Isaacson seemed to be uncommunicative and trapped in his own world. When his father would ride with Rowan, he noticed the boy began talking again after being silent for several years. He also began to interact with the outside world again. His parents find a place in Mongolia where they use horses with spiritual healing. They take Rowan on a long trek across the Mongolian steppes on horseback to reach it.

The Horse Boy is a 2009 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2 and a MetaScore of 64.

Where to Watch The Horse Boy

The Horse Boy is available to watch free on Kanopy. It's also available to stream, download and buy on demand at Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Some platforms allow you to rent The Horse Boy for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.