'War Horse' movie quotes include the best lines in Steven Spielberg's 2011 drama about a boy and his horse. If that sounds over-simplified, it is: The horse, Joey, is eventually sent to battle in World War I. Much of the movie follows Joey's journey through the WWI battlefields of Europe. The film is based on the 1982 children's novel 'War Horse' by Michael Morpurgo and the adapted play of the same name. 'War Horse' quotes, not surprisingly, are wrought with emotion. If you spot your favorite 'War Horse' movie quote on this list, vote it up. And if you don't see what you think is the best quote from 'War Horse,' add it!
'War Horse' stars Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and David Thewlis. The movie was embraced by many film critics and, in December of 2011, it received two Golden Globe Awards nominations: for Best Movie Drama and Best Original Score (John Williams). 'War Horse' was also nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture of the Year, Best Original Score and Best Cinematography.
Ted Narracott: "You’ll stop loving me Rose, and I won’t blame you when you do." Rose Narracott: "Well, I might hate you more, but I’ll never love you less."
Ted and Rose have a lot of love between them, but living with Ted isn't easy.
Commander: "It is an honor to ride beside you. Let every man make himself, and his country, proud. Be brave!"
It's World War I. The troops are being readied for battle and, in this case, it's not just man who will need to be brave: It's also the horses, including Joey.
Grandfather: "Can you imagine flying over a war and you know you can never look down? You have to look forward, or you'll never get home. ...What could be braver than that?"
This is one of the more poignant quotes from 'War Horse,' as Albert Narracott (Jeremy Irvine) and his sister, Emilie's (Celine Buckens) grandfather, explains how incredibly courageous one must be in battle - with the sole goal of someday, finally coming home.
'War Horse' is about the heartwarming and unique friendship between a boy and his horse - but it's also about bravery, the horrors of war and the desire to go home.
Albert: "Wherever you are, I will find you and I will bring you home."
Albert's love for his horse knows no bounds. His promise to find Joey might be difficult to keep - the theater for World War I was massive, and Joey's journey takes him through England, France and other parts of Europe.
Rose Narracott: "He never gave up. And he does that for us."
Rose Narracott (Emily Watson) tries to keep her family's spirits up, even as war rages all around them. She explains that despite everything, Joey did not give up - and neither did their father, Ted.
Albert: "You're not alone, are you? Because I'm here."
When Albert's father buys Joey, a thoroughbred horse, it's up to Albert to train him. The bond that develops between boy and horse is solidified, and Joey eventually learns to trust Albert and obey his commands.
Captain Nicholls: "I promise you that I'll look after him as closely as you've done, and return him to your care." Albert: "He's my horse, sir."
Poor Albert. He's right to be terrified for Joey's safety after his father, Ted Narracott (Peter Mullan) sells the horse into service during the war. Captain Nicholls (Tom Hiddleston) understands Albert's concerns and hopes to reassure him that Joey will be okay.
Commander: "There's something moving." Soldier: "Well,what is it?" Commander: "It's a horse they found wandering about in No Man's Land." Soldier: "What kind of a horse?" Commander: "A miraculous kind of horse, would be my guess."
Joey was discovered in "No Man's Land" - an area of neutrality between two warring sides. If you haven't yet seen 'War Horse,' no spoilers: But one scene involving No Man's Land is incredibly moving.
Albert: "He won't obey anyone else. He won't be any good in the war neither - he shies at every sound." Captain Nicholls: "I'm sorry." Albert: "Well, if Joey's going then I'm going too. I'm volunteering."
Albert is not 19. Not even close. He can't join the war and fight, even though he doesn't want to leave Joey. He's too young to enlist, but that doesn't stop him from trying to save his horse later on...
Ted Narracott: "There are big days and there are small days - which will it be?" (bids on Joey) "Most days are small days. This is a big one."
Ted Narracott takes a huge risk in buying Joey. He needs a horse that can plow the family's farm - but Joey is clearly a racing horse. He and Albert fall in love with Joey and purchase him, despite the fact that Ted is sinking the family deeper into poverty by doing so.
When World War I breaks out, Albert must bid goodbye to Joey - as he's called to serve. Joey's journey through the various battlefields of the war -- what he sees -- is the crux of 'War Horse.'
Rose Narracott: "What he done in South Africa, hard (and brave) though it may be, he refuses to be proud of it. Guess he just refuses to be proud of killing. Think how brave he is for refusing to be proud."
Despite everything that Ted has done and said over the years, Rose stands by her husband - who is definitely as stubborn as Joey, or more so.
German Soldier: "That’s the face of my Kaiser and he does not look pleased with me."
When Joey becomes trapped in barbed wire between the German and British armies, two soldiers flip a coin to decide who gets to keep him. The German soldier, who picked tails, loses.
Ted Narracott: "Do you want to lose the farm, Rose?" Rose Narracott: "No. It's the way you did it..." Ted Narracott: "Maybe there are different ways to be brave."
Ted risks everything for Joey, and he's made mistakes over the years - including putting their farm and existence at risk.
Rose Narracott: "Your dad makes mistakes and he drinks to forget the mistakes that he's made but he never gave up. And he does that for us. And today, you showed the world it's all been worth it. You keep looking after Joey and he'll always be looking after you." Albert: "...See this Joey? It's been through an entire war. Well, I'm not stealing it. I'll get it back to him someday."
Captain Nicholls: "Come on Joey, I know you've got it...come on boy, come on!"
Captain Nicholls (Tom Hiddleston) knows that Joey is a special horse - and here, with a test run of the cavalry, Joey proves him right. They beat Maj. Jamie Stewart (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his horse, handily.
Rose Narracott: "How the hell are we gonna pull anything with that?! Ted, you have to take him back - you have to take him back right now. You have to get down on your knees and beg for our money back." Albert: "No, please, don't take him back!" Ted Narracott: "Can't take him back until he's broken in." Rose Narracott: "And how are you going to train a horse with that leg?" Albert: "I'll train him." Rose Narracott: "You stay out of this Albert, you don't know nothing about horses." Albert: "Please mom, please let me, I can do it!" Ted Narracott: "We have to keep him. No choice." Rose Narracott: "Right. Well you've got one month to break him in or I'm taking him back myself."
Albert has zero experience with breaking in horses, but he's willing to try. Can he succeed? Rose doesn't seem very optimistic.
Emilie: "This is your jump. When I call you, be very brave and leap over it!" (demonstrates) "Leap over it! Watch me!" (demonstrates) "And now...it's your..." (Joey walks over to Emilie, who is eating an apple, totally blowing off the jumping)
Emilie's trying, without much luck, to teach Joey to jump. What does she learn? That Joey is hungry. And stubborn.
Albert (to Joey): "When I whistle, you've got to come. Understand?" Andrew: "My dad had a dog, he stayed when you called him. He used to run up behind you when you weren't looking..." Albert: "He's not a dog..."
Albert is trying, as his sister did, to teach Joey to come when he calls. Amazingly, Joey responds to Albert's call.
David Lyons is taking his girlfriend for a drive, and showing off, of course. He thinks he's doing really well - until Albert and Joey show up. Together, they race Lyons and win handily - definitely a great way to impress the girl.
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