Fresh Horses is a 1988 romantic drama film directed by David Anspaugh and starring Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, and Viggo Mortensen. The film follows the story of Matt Larkin, a young man from Cincinnati who is engaged to marry a wealthy girl named Jewel, but he begins to question his life choices after he meets a troubled and free-spirited young woman named Jewel who goes by the name of "Green."
Despite his initial reluctance to get involved with Green, Matt begins to fall for her, and they start a passionate affair. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Green is underage and already married to an abusive husband, Boyd. When Boyd finds out about their relationship, he threatens to harm Green, and Matt is forced to make a difficult decision.
As Matt tries to come to terms with his feelings for Green, he gradually realizes that his former life with Jewel no longer holds any appeal for him. He breaks off his engagement with Jewel and decides to pursue a life with Green, but he soon discovers that it is not as simple as he thought it would be. He must navigate the color barriers between his privileged background and Green's poverty-stricken rural upbringing while also confronting the consequences of his actions.
The film was met with mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising the performances of the actors but criticizing the film's pacing and lack of originality. However, it has since become a cult classic and is remembered as a quintessentially 80s film that explores issues of class, race, and identity.