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β 7.4 Β· 2010 Β· 123m Β· Drama
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.
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1993 Β· β 6.4
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The Miracle Worker
1962 Β· β 7.9
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