''Jockey'' is a 2021 American drama film written by Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley, who also is the director. The film stars Clifton Collins Jr., Molly Parker and Moises Arias. The film had its world premiere at the

2021 Sundance Film Festival The 2021 Sundance Film Festival took place from January 28 to February 3, 2021. The first lineup of competition films was announced on December 15, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Utah, the festival combined in-person screenings at the Ray ...

on January 31, 2021.

Plot

The health of horse rider Jackson Silva begins to deteriorate after decades of work. With the help of a promising new horse and his trainer, Ruth, Jackson prepares for the upcoming championship, which could be his last.

Cast

* Clifton Collins Jr. as Jackson Silva * Molly Parker as Ruth Wilkes * Moisés Arias as Gabriel Boullait * Logan Cormier as Leo Brock * Colleen Hartnett as Ana Boullait * Daniel Adams as Jerry Meyer

Release

On January 30, 2021, the film was acquired for distribution by Sony Pictures Classics. ''Jockey'' had its world premiere at the

on January 31 in the ''U.S. Cinema Dramatic Competition'' section.

Reception

Box office

In the U.S. and Canada, the film earned $2,789 from three theaters in its opening weekend. From two theaters, the film made $969 in its second weekend, and $1,913 in its third.

Critical response

Accolades

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References

External links

* * {{Rottentomatoes, jockey_2021
Official screenplay
American drama films American independent films 2021 drama films 2021 films 2021 independent films Sony Pictures Classics films 2020s English-language films Sundance Film Festival award-winning films 2020s American films English-language independent films Films scored by Bryce Dessner