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A small boy is hurt by a horse on his father's ranch and he refuses to even be near one ever again. When a storyteller called Seven arrives with his huge imposing horse Amanda, everything changes.

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    • Author: Kanek
    I loved this movie when I stumbled on it in a video store and after viewing it, I promptly bought it, but that was some time ago. It is no longer manufactured on DVD and is no longer available in video stores, nor can it be bought on Amazon.

    I have seen this 3 times so far and never tire of the wonderful heart warming story, it holds you throughout the whole movie.

    The young boy Biddle has problems with his eyes after a fall from a horse, he consequently no longer likes horses and will have nothing further to do with them. His father has a horse ranch so all the work is left to the father and older son.

    Young Biddle's life is about to change as a Blacksmith turns up at the ranch with a huge horse pulling a type of gypsy caravan with all his tools in it. At first Biddle is scared to death of the huge horse being much larger than what he is used to at the ranch.

    Slowly the huge horse named Amanda senses his fear and that his bike (BMX type) is his horse replacement, that she starts to change his thinking.

    I won't tell you anything of the story as it will ruin it for those who may still be able to get it. But it is worth buying and is a marvellous family DVD.

    More movies like this should be made, rather than all the blood and gore for the sake of it.
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    • Author: Balhala
    It was so funny and delightful ! Kieran Culkin took a part as a person who has sick in the eyes. He's so poor, but he didn't give up himself. It's a good point from the movie. The boy fell down from horse when he was young, since the accident, his eyes got worse. The father always think it's his fault. In fact, he loves his son. Dennis Haysbert, Chris Mulkey gave their wonderful work in this movie! It contains love & friendship. I love the horse , it gave us a hope of life :-) Thank you for bringing me a nice story !
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    • Author: Villo
    I watched this movie by accident while staying in hospital & thoroughly enjoyed it. Story covers trust, belief, family values, friendship & is a great movie for all ages (I am an oldie). The struggle of Biddle in overcoming his fear is well portrayed without being too overdone. The moments of comedy are a delight. The older brother faces his own problems as does the father who blames himself for the accident that causes our hero his eye problems. Amanda is wonderful - such a well trained & gentle horse. The movie again shows what trust & belief will overcome.Even shed a small tear. Highly recommends viewing. Wish it was obtainable on DVD.
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    • Author: Gravelblade
    I bought "Amanda" (which is only available on DVD as "Amanda: Das Wunderpfred" in German) for 7.49 Euro (£6.56) on Amazon.de as a Christmas present.

    In Red Lodge Montana, Biddle (Kirean Culkin) lives with his brother and parents in a small ranch where they are horse-mad and everything is all about horse-riding. But he has problems with his eyes as the result of falling off the back of a horse, and is scared of horse-riding but sticks to riding a bike as his freedom. But his life changes when he makes friends with a famous horse called 'Amanda'
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    • Author: Freighton
    This was a VERY good movie! I liked it a lot! The cast was really cool! Everyone should go out and rent it now!
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Kieran Culkin Kieran Culkin - Biddle Farnsworth
    Dennis Haysbert Dennis Haysbert - Seven / Sir Jordan
    Alice Krige Alice Krige - Audrey Farnsworth
    Chris Mulkey Chris Mulkey - Caleb Farnsworth
    Erik von Detten Erik von Detten - Kelsey Farnsworth (as Erik Von Detten)
    Laura Morgan Laura Morgan - Jenny Winger
    Mischa Hausserman Mischa Hausserman - Dr. Knudsen
    Tracey Walter Tracey Walter - Father Reckinger
    Bradley Pierce Bradley Pierce - Medieval Boy
    Karen Landry Karen Landry - Mrs Schultz
    Rob Nilsson Rob Nilsson - Jim Sanders
    Kevin Casey Kevin Casey - Dougy
    Kurt Crowley Kurt Crowley - Ralpho
    William 'Bill' Holt William 'Bill' Holt - Auctioneer
    Tony Greg Tony Greg - Announcer
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