The Horse Whisperer is a 1998 American neo-western drama film directed by and starring Robert Redford, based on the 1995 novel The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans. Redford plays the title role, a talented trainer with a remarkable gift for understanding horses, who is hired to help an injured teenager and her horse back to health following a tragic accident.

The 56th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television of 1998 as chosen by the HFPA, were held on January 24, 1999, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The ceremony was produced by Dick Clark Productions and the HFPA and aired on NBC in the United States. The nominations were announced on December 17, 1998.