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The Cup

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In 2002, jockey Damien Oliver (Stephen Curry) loses his brother in a tragic racetrack accident mere days before he's due to ride in Australia's prestigious Melbourne Cup.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 05/15/2012
1.5/4
The script by Wincer and Eric O'Keefe is a maudlin mess right from the word go, and if any film this year has been filled with more treacle-laden melodrama I certainly have not seen it. Go to Full Review
Betsy Sharkey Los Angeles Times 05/11/2012
2.5/5
A tale of heart-wrenching tragedy and uplifting triumph that never quite hits its stride. Go to Full Review
Joe Leydon Variety 05/10/2012
Although it canters down a well-trod path toward a predictable finish line, The Cup sustains interest through the smooth efficiency of its storytelling and the engaging performances of its lead players. Go to Full Review
Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media 07/08/2014
3/5
True sports tale about overcoming tragedy has mature themes. Go to Full Review
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08/23/2024 Horses, jockeys, just not very interesting unless you lean towards those things & maybe even then - DULL. See more 10/19/2016 Great Australian story based on Damian Oliver, a jockey, who's father died during a race fall. One week before the Melbourne Cup, Australia's biggest race, his older brother falls and dies. Damian is poised to ride in The Cup on a skittish horse that a few months prior no one thought would race again. He's able to not only overcome his fear of getting back on a horse but is also able to win the race. Get ready to reach for the tissues. See more 11/08/2014 based on true stoyry another horsey story See more 11/04/2013 If you like horses this is your cup of tea See more 07/26/2013 Solid sports movie about champion Australian jockey Damien Oliver, and the tragedy he went through in losing his brother, to then go on and triumph in the 2002 Melbourne Cup. It doesn't grip you in the way that 1983's "Phar Lap" does, but it's a quality movie that should please sports fans. See more 05/30/2013 Entirely predictable, the gentle story telling was perfect for a rainy day. Steven Curry performed well in the leading role. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 2002, jockey Damien Oliver (Stephen Curry) loses his brother in a tragic racetrack accident mere days before he's due to ride in Australia's prestigious Melbourne Cup.
Director
Simon Wincer
Screenwriter
Simon Wincer, Eric O'Keefe
Distributor
Myriad Pictures
Production Co
Film Victoria, Ingenious Broadcasting, Screen Australia
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 18, 2014
Runtime
1h 36m