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On Swift Horses

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On Swift Horses

"How much would you gamble for love?"

2025

1h 59m

6.2(134 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Ley Line Entertainment

Wavelength

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Muriel

Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi

Julius

Will Poulter

Will Poulter

Lee

Diego Calva

Diego Calva

Henry

Sasha Calle

Sasha Calle

Sandra

Don Swayze

Don Swayze

Terence

Ryan Fitzgerald

Cat Faced Man

Andrew Keenan-Bolger

Andrew Keenan-Bolger

Rosie

Jason Kravits

Jason Kravits

Wayne

Dan Martin

Dan Martin

Eddie

Creative team

Directed by: Daniel Minahan
Written by: Bryce Kass
Produced by: Peter Spears
Tim Headington

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