War Horse is a 2011 English war epic motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. It is based on both War Horse, a children's novel set before and during World War I, by British author Michael Morpurgo, first published in the United Kingdom in 1982, and the 2007 stage adaptation of the same name.

War Horse poster

The film is currently in contention for six Academy Awards including Best Picture. It was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and five BAFTAs.