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      The Cup

      PG Released May 11, 2012 1h 36m Drama List
      28% 25 Reviews Tomatometer 46% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 29 Buy Now

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      Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member based on true stoyry another horsey story Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member If you like horses this is your cup of tea Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Entirely predictable, the gentle story telling was perfect for a rainy day. Steven Curry performed well in the leading role. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Would have been better off watching Two Girls, One Cup Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 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. Rated: 1.5/4 May 15, 2012 Full Review Betsy Sharkey Los Angeles Times A tale of heart-wrenching tragedy and uplifting triumph that never quite hits its stride. Rated: 2.5/5 May 11, 2012 Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 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. May 10, 2012 Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media True sports tale about overcoming tragedy has mature themes. Rated: 3/5 Jul 8, 2014 Full Review Roger Moore Tribune News Service Dull? You don't know from dull. Rated: 1.5/4 Dec 31, 2012 Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat I found The Cup to be a pleasant-enough viewing experience. At the same time, I was never as riveted as I have been by other, similarly-themed films. It makes you feel good without ever truly stirring the soul. Rated: 2.5/4 May 9, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

      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
      Producer
      Kirk D'Amico, Joel Pearlman, Greg Sitch, James M. Vernon, Peter DeRauch
      Screenwriter
      Simon Wincer, Eric O'Keefe
      Distributor
      Myriad Pictures
      Production Co
      Film Victoria, Screen Australia, Ingenious Broadcasting
      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
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