TheOn Swift Horsestrailer shows Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones rebelling against societal norms in the buzzy period drama. Directed by Daniel Minahan, with a script written by Bryce Kass based on the popular novel by Shannon Pufah, the period drama is set shortly after the Korean War and follows a married couple whose life is upended by the arrival of the husband’s younger brother. Themovie stars Jacob Elordiand Daisy Edgar-Jones in lead roles alongside Will Poulter,Babylon’s Diego Calva, and Sasha Calle.
Now,Sony Pictures Classicshas shared thefirst official trailer forOn Swift Horses, beginning with Muriel (Edgar-Jones) and her husband Lee (Poulter) starting a new life in California following his return from the Korean War. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when Lee’s charming younger brother, Julius (Elordi), arrives, hoping they can all build a life together in San Diego. However, he heads to Las Vegas instead, starting a secret romance with Henry (Calva). Meanwhile, Muriel embarks on her own secret journey, betting on racehorses and beginning an affair with her neighbor, Sandra (Calle). Watch the trailer below:
What The On Swift Horses Trailer Means For The Movie
It’s Gearing Up For A Theatrical Release
The release of the first trailer forOn Swift Horsessuggests thatthe film is gearing up for a theatrical release later this year. The movie premiered at theToronto International Film Festival in September 2024and was subsequently acquired for theatrical distribution by Sony Pictures Classics. Earlier this year, the film was screened at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and, according to the festival, the film will be released in theaters in the United States on April 25. However, Sony Pictures Classics has yet to confirm a release date.
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The trailer also highlights the critical acclaim for the filmfollowing its festival screenings. Critics are calling it a “cinematic love story that unfolds with beautiful uncertainty,” a “layered intimate story of quiet rebellion,” and the “kind of sweeping romantic drama that Hollywood doesn’t make anymore.“ScreenRant’sOn Swift Horsesreviewby Graeme Guttman says that “Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones sizzle,” and the “rest of the cast give quietly devastating performances as their dreams manifest in ways they cannot predict.”
On Swift Horseshas a 65% score on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics.
Our Take On The On Swift Horses Trailer
A Throwback “Sweeping Romantic Drama” Infused With Modern Sensibility
On Swift Horsescertainly appears to be the “kind of sweeping romantic drama that Hollywood doesn’t make anymore,” as one critic says. However,it contains multiple LGBT+ storylines, suggesting it will be infused with a modern sensibility.On Swift Horsesshould also feature sizzling performances from Elordi – building on his career afterEuphoria,Saltburn, andPriscilla– andfrom Egdar-Jones, continuing her rise afterNormal PeopleandTwisters.
