They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
We don’t recommend it under 13. Desperate dance marathon that ends in assisted suicide.
Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.
Good to know
- Fighting or violence
- Punches, weapons, injuries; slapstick barely counts.
- Romance or sexual content
- From lingering kisses to innuendo.
Medium confidence
Medium confidence · They broadly agree.
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UK
Not on streaming services in the UK right now.
US
Included with subscription: TCM
Spain
Included with subscription: Filmin
Availability as of 17 October 2026. Data from JustWatch.
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What it’s about
In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,500 cash prize. Among them are a failed actress, a middle-aged sailor, a delusional blonde and a pregnant girl.
Genres: Drama
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