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"Lean on Pete" is a 2017 British-American drama film written and directed by Andrew Haigh, based on the novel of the same name by Willy Vlautin. The film stars Charlie Plummer as Charley Thompson, a 15-year-old boy who becomes homeless in Oregon and forms a desperate bond with an aging quarter horse named Lean on Pete. Exploring themes of survival, poverty, and coming-of-age, the story follows Charley as he attempts to keep both himself and the horse alive while traveling across the American West.
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Lean on Pete ranks #11 of 70 in the Coming Of Age Film ranking, behind The Diary of a Teenage Girl, ahead of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret..
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Who plays the main character in the Lean on Pete movie?
The 2017 film adaptation stars Charlie Plummer as Charley Thompson, a 15-year-old boy struggling with homelessness. The movie also features Steve Buscemi as Del Montgomery, the horse trainer who employs Charley.
What happens to Charley and the horse in Lean on Pete?
Charley forms a deep, desperate bond with a failing racehorse named Lean on Pete. When he learns the horse is going to be sent to a slaughterhouse, Charley steals Pete and embarks on a harrowing journey across Oregon.
Is Lean on Pete based on a book?
Yes, the film was written and directed by Andrew Haigh, based on the 2010 novel of the same name by American author Willy Vlautin. Vlautin is known for his gritty, realistic portrayals of working-class America.
Did the Lean on Pete film win any awards?
While it did not win major Oscars, the film premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival. Charlie Plummer won the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor at the festival for his lead performance.
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