War Horse trailer

Steven Spielberg directs this story based off Michael Murpuro's book and then popular stage play, that begins in Devon at the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert Narracott's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Joey serves in the British and German armies, and gets caught up in enemy fire; death, disease and fate take him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before being alone in No Man's Land. But Albert cannot forget Joey, and, still not old enough to enlist in the army, he embarks on a dangerous mission to find and bring him back to Devon.

The film stars Jeremy Irvine as Albert with other cast members such as Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Eddie Marsan,Tom Hiddleson, Peter Mullan, David Kross and Benedict Cumberbatch. Richard Curtis ( Pirate Radio, Bridget Jones Diary ) and Lee Hall ( Billy Elliot ) shared the screenwriting duties. The film hits theaters this Christmas day.