On Swift Horses

About On Swift Horses

Returning from the Korean War, Lee wants to begin a new life with his wife Muriel in California. But when his charismatic brother Julius arrives, their lives begin to change.

On Swift Horses is a 2025 romance film directed by Daniel Minahan. It runs 119 minutes and was released in April 2025.

Its themes are lesbian relationship, gambling, melodramatic, and casino. It is adapted from a novel.

Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Muriel, Jacob Elordi as Julius, Will Poulter as Lee, and Diego Calva as Henry. The screenplay is by Bryce Kass. It was produced by Ley Line Entertainment and Wavelength. American members can watch it on Netflix.

Carol, The Handmaiden, and Desert Hearts make useful companions to On Swift Horses, all filed under 1950s and ambiguous. TMDB voters put it at 6.2 out of 10 across 144 votes and it carries a R rating.