The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alan CummingBlack Beauty (voice) | Black Beauty (voice) |
 Docs Keepin TimeBlack Beauty (horse) | Black Beauty (horse) |
 Sean BeanFarmer Grey | Farmer Grey |
 David ThewlisJerry Barker | Jerry Barker |
 Jim CarterJohn Manly | John Manly |
 Peter DavisonSquire Gordon | Squire Gordon |
 Alun ArmstrongReuben Smith | Reuben Smith |
 John McEneryMr. York | Mr. York |
 Eleanor BronLady Wexmire | Lady Wexmire |
 Peter CookLord Wexmire | Lord Wexmire |
 Georgina ArmstrongJessica Gordon | Jessica Gordon |
 Adrian Ross MagentyLord George | Lord George |
 Anthony WaltersAlfred Gordon | Alfred Gordon |
| GGemma PaternosterMolly Gordon | Molly Gordon |
 Andrew KnottJoe Green | Joe Green |
 David RyallCarriagemaker | Carriagemaker |
 Vic ArmstrongJob Horse Boss | Job Horse Boss |
 Vincent ReganSleazy Horse Dealer | Sleazy Horse Dealer |
 Matthew ScurfieldHorse Dealer | Horse Dealer |
 Sean BlowersHard-Faced Man | Hard-Faced Man |
 Rupert Penry-JonesWild-Looking Young Man | Wild-Looking Young Man |
| BBill StewartCoachman | Coachman |