The Cup(2011)
Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.
The Cup Synopsis
At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident, hauntingly reflecting of the way their father died 27 years earlier. After suffering through a series of discouraging defeats, Damien teams with Irish trainer Dermot Weld, and triumphs at the 2002 Melbourne Cup in one of the most thrilling finales in sporting history.
The Cup (2011) is a drama and history film directed by Simon Wincer, released on November 13, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Burlinson and Jodi Gordon. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Simon Wincer
- Writers:
- Simon Wincer, Russell Haig, Eric O'Keefe
- Producers:
- David Lee, Jan Bladier, Simon Wincer
- Cinematographer:
- David Burr
- Composer:
- Bruce Rowland
- Production:
- Screen Australia, Silver Lion Films, Film Victoria, Ingenious Broadcasting, Village Roadshow Pictures, Myriad Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Cup (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Cup before you stream it.
The Cup Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Curry
as Damien Oliver
Brendan Gleeson
as Dermot Weld
Tom Burlinson
as Dave Phillips
Jodi Gordon
as Trish Oliver
Daniel MacPherson
as Jason Oliver
Martin Sacks
as Neil Pinner
Alice Parkinson
as Jenny
Shaun Micallef
as Lee Freedman
Kate Bell
as Claire
- Colleen Hewett
Colleen Hewett
as Damien's Mother - Pat
Rodger Corser
as Jason McCartney
Jared Daperis
as Frankie Dettori
Key crew
Directed by Simon Wincer, written by Simon Wincer, Russell Haig and Eric O'Keefe, produced by David Lee, Jan Bladier and Simon Wincer.
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The Cup Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Cup – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cup online?
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The Cup (2011) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cup?
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The main cast of The Cup (2011) includes Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Burlinson, Jodi Gordon and Daniel MacPherson. The film was directed by Simon Wincer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cup released?
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The Cup was released on November 13, 2011 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Cup worth watching?
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The Cup (2011) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cup?
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Yes. The official The Cup trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.