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The Cup

Play trailer Poster for The Cup PG,  2012,  1h 36m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 30% 23 Reviews Tomatometer 46% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
30% Tomatometer 23 Reviews 46% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
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 May 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 May 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 May 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 Jul 8, 2014
3/5
True sports tale about overcoming tragedy has mature themes. Go to Full Review
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Simon Wincer

Director

Brendan Gleeson

Dermot Weld

Stephen Curry

Damien Oliver

Daniel MacPherson

Jason Oliver

Jodi Gordon

Trish Oliver

Bobby Fox

Niall Phillips

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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
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