What to Watch Before Steeplechase 2025
If summer storms or steamy Lowcountry afternoons have you isolated inside, why not queue up a few horse-themed movie classics?
This year, we’ve refreshed our list with a new lineup of tear-jerking, heart-pounding, and laugh-out-loud films to get you excited for the Steeplechase of Charleston 2025.
Phar Lap (1983)
Follows the story of Australia’s most beloved racehorse, an animal not only known for a long winning streak but also a mysterious death surrounded by debate.
Where to Stream: Prime/YouTube
Champions (1984)
A true re-telling of the life of jockey Bob Champion, who overcame cancer and won the Grand National aboard Aldanti.
Where to Stream: Prime/Apple TV
The First Saturday in May (2007)
A behind-the-scenes documentary following six trainers and their horses as they prepare for the Kentucky Derby.
Where to Stream: Prime
Ruffian (2007)
This dramatized biopic shines light on the grueling career of a young female horse named Ruffian, one of the greatest in racing history.
Where to Stream: Hulu
Race for the Crown (2025)
Just released, this docuseries takes an inside look at the intense preparation it takes to win the Triple Crown.
Where to Stream: Netflix
Notable Mentions From Our Last List:
– Seabiscuit (2003)
– Secretariat (2010)
– 50 to 1 (2014)
– Jockey (2021)
Whether it’s a gripping documentary or a heart-wrenching drama, these movies highlight the determination of the jockeys, the intensity of the sport, and the beauty and power behind some of the most magnificent horses that ever took to the track. So beat the heat from the comfort of your living room, and get a taste of what it will be like watching the races in person at the Stono Ferry Racetrack in November at the annual Steeplechase of Charleston.