Secretariat_
"The Impossible True Story"
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Secretariat earned $60.3M worldwide on a $35.0M budget — a 72% return on investment.
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Year context
Secretariat was released 16 years ago in 2010.
CAST (20)
Diane Lane
Penny Chenery
John Malkovich
Lucien Laurin
Scott Glenn
Chris Chenery
Dylan Walsh
Jack Tweedy
Fred Thompson
Bull Hancock
Margo Martindale
Miss Ham
Nelsan Ellis
Eddie Sweat
James Cromwell
Ogden Phipps
OT
Otto Thorwarth
Ronnie Turcotte
Michael Harding
E.V. Benjamin
Richard Fullerton
Robert Kleburg
Tim Ware
John Galbreath
Nestor Serrano
Pancho Martin
KA
Keith Austin
Laffit Pincay
Kevin Connolly
Bill Nack
Eric Lange
Andy Beyer
Drew Roy
Seth Hancock
Carissa Capobianco
Sarah Tweedy
AJ Michalka
Kate Tweedy
SM
Sean Michael Cunningham
Chris Tweedy
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$35.0M
Budget
$60.3M
Revenue
+72%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Walt Disney Pictures
Mayhem Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
123 min (2h 3m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (627 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$35,000,000
Box Office
$60,300,000
Profit
+$25,300,000
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Secretariat about?
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
How long is Secretariat?
Secretariat has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who directed Secretariat?
Secretariat was directed by Randall Wallace.
Who stars in Secretariat?
The cast of Secretariat includes Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Scott Glenn, Dylan Walsh, Fred Thompson.
How much did Secretariat make at the box office?
Secretariat earned $60,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $35,000,000.
What is the rating of Secretariat?
Secretariat has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 627 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (9)
horseback riding
horse race
1970s
biography
based on true story
equestrian
stallion
eccentricity
triple crown