About “Spirit Untamed” in a few words:

Spirit Untamed is a 2021 animated adventure film produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Elaine Bogan. The movie follows the story of a headstrong and adventurous girl named Lucky Prescott, who moves to a small town to live with her father. There, she befriends a wild Mustang named Spirit and together they embark on an epic journey to save Spirit’s herd and protect their town. Along the way, Lucky meets two new friends, Pru and Abigail, and together they form a close bond as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. The film is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals.

Meet the characters from Spirit Untamed

Lucky Prescott

Okay, Lucky is that impossible-to-ignore mix of brave kid and messy-pony whisperer — she barrels into trouble with her heart first and somehow makes it work. She’s stubborn as a mule (literally) and also weirdly sentimental about old maps and her dad’s hat, which she never actually wears but definitely thinks about. There’s this fierce independence but also a hidden-worrying side where she rehearses conversations out loud like a weirdo, which I love. She’s impulsive, adorable, and can ride like a tornado; also occasionally forgets to eat, which is probably dangerous but also very cinematic.

Jim Prescott

Jim is the classic small-town dad who’s way tougher than he looks — weathered, steady, and silently proud, but also prone to dramatic dad-jokes at the worst possible times. He runs the ranch with a kind of stubborn patience, and you suspect he has a scrapbook he pretends not to keep (he keeps it, I’m sure). He’s protective in that quiet, slightly embarrassed way, like he’ll bluster at you and then bring cookies. Also, side note: might be better at fixing fences than feelings, but he tries, and that’s what counts.

Pru Granger

Pru is fire — bossy, sharp, and somehow fashionably practical, like she’d wear boots that match her sass. She’s loyalty incarnate and will defend friends like a tiny knight; also, she hoards little victory snacks in her jacket for some reason (chocolate? crackers? both?). Sometimes she’s a bit too overconfident and then sheepishly admits she was scared, which makes her only more lovable. Pru’s the one who plans the wild schemes and then is surprised when her plans are perfect — classic energy.

Abigail Stone

Abigail is the calm center, cool and clever and quietly fierce, like she reads the room and the weather and the horse’s mood all at once. She sketches things in margins, hums old songs when she’s nervous, and knows more about horses than the encyclopedia, probably. She’s practical but also has a secret wild streak — will absolutely climb a fence at midnight if called. Sometimes she’s all-serious and then makes the corniest pun and you’re like wait, what? but that’s Abigail and it’s perfect.

Aunt Cora

Aunt Cora is the heart-of-town aunt who runs on too-strong coffee, gossip, and an inexplicable collection of hats — some of which she insists are “for emergencies.” She’s fun, a little chaotic, and full of wild advice like “always pack gum and a spare sock,” which is oddly sensible. She’ll cheer you on, meddle a bit, and then bake a pie as an apology for meddling, which is peak aunt energy. Also, contradictions: she’ll be dramatic one minute and profoundly practical the next, and you just roll with it.

Hendricks

Hendricks is brooding and a bit menacing, the kind of antagonist who prefers quiet threats and crushing silence over big speeches, which is somehow way creepier. He’s got a rough exterior, suspicious motives, and a habit of tapping his boot when he’s thinking — also he wears the same hat in every angle of the film, which is dramatic. There are moments where you almost feel sorry for him, like there’s a backstory under the scowl, but then he does something truly awful and you’re back to scowling at him. He’s the tense, watch-your-back energy that keeps scenes humming.

Milagro Navarro

Milagro is this warm, incredibly steady presence — like the person who knows where everything is in town and keeps everyone fed and somehow emotionally patched together. She’s wise, practical, and has a laugh that fills a room (and she uses it to disarm people, 10/10 technique). She can be strict, but it’s the good kind of strict where you actually end up grateful later; also she probably makes the best tamales, just saying. Occasionally she’ll drop a deadpan comment that reveals she’s been three steps ahead the whole time, which is so satisfying.

Spirit

Spirit is literally freedom in hoof form — wild, stubborn, and impossibly proud, with eyes that clearly hold a thousand dramatic neighs. He hates fences, loves open plains, and will test your patience and your heart in equal measure; also, he’s suspiciously fond of apples and will definitely headbutt you for one. He’s fiercely loyal once earned, but getting there means a lot of running, whinnying, and dramatic side-eyes. Honestly, he’s the movie’s soul: wild, a little contrarian, and strangely poetic when he stares at sunsets.