Dreamer is a 2005 American family drama film starring Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning, inspired by the true story of an injured Thoroughbred racehorse named Mariah's Storm. It marked the directing and screenwriting debut of John Gatins. Inspired by a true story, Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning star as the father and daughter who lack a much needed bond. Ben , a horse trainer who takes his work very seriously, neglects his own aspiring daughter while he pours his heart into the care of the horses that he trains. Determined to make good on her father's overdue promise, Cale prods him one... morning to take her along to work by standing in front of his pickup truck just as he starts to head out to the track. Ben, reluctant at first, finally gives in and drives off with her in tow. Throughout the movie Cale continues to prod her father to take her along on some of his work trips, and succeeds. One morning, however, while with her father, a horse named Soñador falls during a race, injuring herself badly enough that Ben's boss, Palmer, demands the horse be put down. Having Cale along, Ben refuses and strikes a bargain with Palmer.
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| Release date: | September 10, 2005 |
| Directed by: | John Gatins |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 106 Minutes |
| Producer: | Brian Robbins, Mike Tollin |
| Editor: | David Rosenbloom |
| Music by: | John Debney |
| Cinematography: | Fred Murphy |
| Screenplay by: | John Gatins |
| Estimated budget: | $32,000,000 |