Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse

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Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse

2025

1h 45m

Kids & Family

Drama

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Inspired by the # 1 worldwide hit song by Michael Martin Murphey -- and the legend of the Cherokee ghost horse -- WILDFIRE tells a story of redemption and forgiveness as a young girl deals with her guilt following the tragic death of her parents. With the family facing financial ruin, the survivors move from Texas to Oklahoma to live with the Grandma Bette on her horse farm outside of Tahlequah. Emotionally lost and distraught, young Samantha finds peace from the attention she receives from a mysterious wild horse that seems to be following her as she walks home from school each day. Eventually, Samantha is able to contact and ride the horse -- and with training help from a champion rodeo cowgirl -- she enters competitive rodeo barrel racing and begins to accept her new situation. But her guilt remains, as Samantha hides the dark secret that she feels responsible for her parents' death. She cannot forgive herself. With the help of a local Cherokee spiritual leader and the wisdom of the town's local pastor, Samantha comes to realize a greater truth and a solace to her worries. Was the horse real? Or was it a spiritual messenger to help guide Samantha? Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse combines a tale of native spirituality with Christian doctrine and values to create an enchanting film for all audiences.

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Tara McNamara

Common Sense Media

Jan 27

1/5

Instead of a spirited adventure about a wild stallion, Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse is more like an aging mare that's been put out to pasture.

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Oct 16

Genuinely wholesome, tender and inspirational.

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Joel Copling

Spectrum Culture

Oct 1

With Wildfire, the filmmakers fail to convince us that the sincerity of their production matches the soulfulness of its source material.

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Gino P.

@Ginop711 Jan 20

The more was well done and very much family, but the part played by Chevelle Sheppard coukd have been better. Shes a tremendous singer and they hardly gave her a chance to sing

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Becky P

@RT65621694 Oct 13

Outstanding movie. Heartwarming story that is a wonderful family movie. The actors brought the song to life. Beautiful cinematography. A must see for families. ❤️🐎🎥

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Lee P

@RT97465062 Oct 11

Absolute masterpiece, Great to see the Legendary Michael Martin Murphy’s WILDFIRE come to life on the big screen! Adrian Paul , Mo Brings Plenty and Anne Heche ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful Performances plus Chevel Shepherd is the icing on the cake 🎂!

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John F

@RT44376673 Sep 30

Terrible movie and acting. Our family loves Ms. Sheperd bt this was so bad we had to leave about half way through the movie. This should have gone direct to streaming. Very disappointing

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movielover12345

Sep 29

beautiful movie, superb acting, cinematography, heartfelt, tears and laughs

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Sep 26

Successful family drama movie in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Synopsis

Inspired by the # 1 worldwide hit song by Michael Martin Murphey -- and the legend of the Cherokee ghost horse -- WILDFIRE tells a story of redemption and forgiveness as a young girl deals with her guilt following the tragic death of her parents. With the family facing financial ruin, the survivors move from Texas to Oklahoma to live with the Grandma Bette on her horse farm outside of Tahlequah. Emotionally lost and distraught, young Samantha finds peace from the attention she receives from a mysterious wild horse that seems to be following her as she walks home from school each day. Eventually, Samantha is able to contact and ride the horse -- and with training help from a champion rodeo cowgirl -- she enters competitive rodeo barrel racing and begins to accept her new situation. But her guilt remains, as Samantha hides the dark secret that she feels responsible for her parents' death. She cannot forgive herself. With the help of a local Cherokee spiritual leader and the wisdom of the town's local pastor, Samantha comes to realize a greater truth and a solace to her worries. Was the horse real? Or was it a spiritual messenger to help guide Samantha? Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse combines a tale of native spirituality with Christian doctrine and values to create an enchanting film for all audiences.

Director: Eric Parkinson
Producer: Christian Large, Eric Parkinson, Kyle Martens
Screenwriter: Eric Parkinson, Mike Snyder
Distributor: Hemdale Film Corp.
Production Co: Hannover House, Snowy Morning
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 45m