Spirit Untamed

Director: Elaine Bogan; co-director Ennio Torresan

Released by: Universal Pictures

Production Studios: DreamWorks Animation, Dentsu

Voice Cast: Isabela Merced, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Julianne Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 49%

Synopsis: A young girl’s life is changed upon encountering a wild mustang named Spirit, whom she endeavors to protect from capture by a horse wrangler.

Release Date: June 4

Director Talk: “Our goal was to have every single person in that audience be able to really deeply relate and connect to at least one character in this film.” — Elaine Bogan

The Word: “It’ll pass the time easily enough for young viewers, but everyone else will wish they were spirited away on a more sophisticated adventure.” — Ben Travis, Empire Magazine

Nomination Chances: In such a crowded, competitive year, a dark horse recognition is the only way in. A special kudos to the studio for having women at the helm of this entertaining family movie featuring strong, memorable female leads.