Product Description
Fifteen-year-old Patrick McCardle (Zac Efron) doesn't know what he wants to do with his life, and the pressure put on him by his dad, an ex-professional baseball player, isn't helping. Then Patrick meets Houston Jones (Bill Cobbs), a misunderstood horse trainer who convinces him to train for the famous Derby Cup. But can Patrick convince his parents to let him compete, beat out the rich town bully
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Part of growing up is discovering something that inspires a true passion within and allowing that passion to guide one's actions and choices. The process of self-discovery isn't easy, and when 15-year-old Patrick McCardle (High School Musical's Zac Efron) realizes that playing baseball is more his father's dream than his own, it's an unlikely friendship with old man Houston Jones (Bill Cobbs), a recluse and horse trainer, that inspires Patrick's newfound passion for the exciting world of horse jumping. Patrick and his father (William R. Moses) clash over Patrick's decision to give up baseball and spend time training for the Derby Cup race with Houston, but eventually Patrick and his father come to a mutual understanding and gain a whole new sense of respect for one another as they begin to really talk about and listen to each other's dreams and desires. The road to becoming a derby rider is difficult, but as Houston and Patrick work together, the two share dreams and disappointments and become incredibly close. In the end, Houston, a most unlikely role model, winds up having a profoundly positive impact on Patrick's life both on and off the racetrack. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
Review
"...very compelling, heartwarming and emotional." --Dr. Ted Baehr, Movieguide.com
"...a fun, adventurous, exciting, moving story featuring Zac Efron." --The Chicago Parent
...in this film he (Zac Efron) shows a more dramatic side and his fans will no doubt enjoy seeing the heartthrob in this non-musical role." --Movie Web
"...a fun, adventurous, exciting, moving story featuring Zac Efron." --The Chicago Parent
...in this film he (Zac Efron) shows a more dramatic side and his fans will no doubt enjoy seeing the heartthrob in this non-musical role." --Movie Web
- Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Product Dimensions : 0.6 x 5.3 x 7.5 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Director : Craig Clyde
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Closed-captioned, NTSC, DTS Surround Sound
- Run time : 1 hour and 38 minutes
- Release date : June 2, 2009
- Actors : Zac Efron, Bill Cobbs, Crystal Hunt, William R. Moses, Billy Preston
- Language : Unqualified
- Studio : Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
- Number of discs : 1
