Horsegirls(2026)

Name: Horsegirls
Director: Lauren Meyering
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: Jul 17, 2026
Cast: Gretchen Mol, Iqbal Theba, Lillian Carrier, Jerod Haynes, Kovana Shine

Independent

PG-13
Rated PG-13 for some strong language.
1h 41m
- Comedy
- Drama

Release Date: Jul 17, 2026 | Limited

As her mother Sandy (Gretchen Mol) grapples with an uncertain diagnosis, autistic 22-year-old Margarita (a revelatory Lillian Carrier) must reluctantly grow up.

Note: Distributed by Sumerian Films

Releases

Original Release | Jul 17, 2026

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Director & Top Cast

Lauren Meyering
Director

Gretchen Mol
Sandy

Iqbal Theba
Hank

Lillian Carrier
Margarita

Jerod Haynes
Coach

Kovana Shine
Bernadette

Joel Austin

Mr. Mayhew

Delaney Love Duncan

Kelsey

Jasmine Salem

Hobby Horse Competitor

Kenzie James

Sarah M

Stephanie Leet

Lisa

Mackenzie Breeden

Rayna

Matthew Schwab

Felix

Rett Keeter

EMT

Brea Phan

Pinky

Aaron Wesselman

Karaoke M.C.

Asha Procida

Madeline

Lillian Gunderson

Nikki

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

As her mother Sandy (Gretchen Mol) grapples with an uncertain diagnosis, autistic 22-year-old Margarita (a revelatory Lillian Carrier) must reluctantly grow up. Bogged down by the demands of her new job at a Halloween store and the complications surrounding her mom's illness, Margarita discovers a competitive hobby horse dance team - a sport in which young athletes mimic equestrian activities such as jumping and galloping by utilizing a stick horse - and throws herself into training. Encouraged by her coach (Jerod Haynes), her mom and her community, Margarita begins to gain confidence as she grows into her independence and looks forward to her next chapter. Anchored by fantastic performances from Carrier, Mol and Tony Hale, Horsegirls is a moving dramedy that sneaks up on you while also shining a spotlight on a sport that is growing in popularity outside the U.S. Writer-director Lauren Meyering has expertly crafted an autistic lead character who is allowed to be all things: lovable, stubborn, hilarious, frustrating, capable and sweet. — Karen Kemmerle