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62% Critic Match
On Swift Horses
“How much would you gamble for love?”
6.2 / 10• 2025• 1h 59m•R• English
RomanceDrama
Storyline
Returning from the Korean War, Lee wants to begin a new life with his wife Muriel in California. But when his charismatic brother Julius arrives, their lives begin to change. Julius’s rebellious streak rubs off on Muriel, who secretly steps into the world of race horse gambling. Here she meets a new lover, a fellow woman looking to break free from her restrictive life. Meanwhile, Julius travels to Las Vegas, where he falls in love with a young man he meets at the card tables.
Cast & Crew
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Muriel
Lead
Jacob Elordi
Julius
Will Poulter
Lee
Diego Calva
Henry
Sasha Calle
Sandra
Don Swayze
Terence
RF
Ryan Fitzgerald
Cat Faced Man
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Rosie
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Daniel Minahan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. On Swift Horses is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
