Lean on Pete (2018)

In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson yearns for a semblance of stability — a constant home, a full-time school, and a table graced with regular meals. Navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence under the guardianship of a single father, whose livelihood depends on an unsteady job in warehouses, Charley's pursuit of stability seems a distant dream. An opportunity for a fresh start presents itself when they relocate to Portland, Oregon, a city teeming with promise and potential. During his first summer in Portland, Charley finds employment with a grizzled horse trainer, a relic of better days now lost to time. It's here that Charley's life intertwines with that of Lean on Pete, a racehorse teetering on the precipice of obscurity. As the days grow longer, Charley forms an unbreakable bond with the horse, a kinship rooted in shared longing for a place to belong. When Charley discovers that Lean on Pete is destined for the ominous path leading to the slaughterhouse, their destinies fuse completely. Together, they embark on a poignant odyssey across the untamed landscapes of the new American frontier. It's a journey underscored by an unyielding quest for a sanctuary they can call home, a beacon of hope in a world that has shown them little kindness. "Lean on Pete" is a compelling tale of resilience, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of a place to call home in an ever-changing world.

Lean on Pete is an adventure movie featuring Charlie Plummer.

Lean on Pete is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Cinemax Amazon Channel and DIRECTV.

It is also possible to buy Lean on Pete on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube or rent it on Spectrum On Demand.