The Cup (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, The Cup is a comedy film directed by Khyentse Norbu, running about 93 minutes. “Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While the soccer World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery/boarding school in exile in India. Its atmosphere of serene contemplation is disrupted by soccer fever, the chief instigator being a young student, the soccer enthusiast Orgyen who desperately seeks a TV to watch the final.
Who’s in it. The Cup stars Orgyen Tobgyal as Geko, A.J. Benza, Neten Chokling as Lodo and Jamyang Lodro as Orgyen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Cup has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cup page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cup tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cup (1999)?
- In US, The Cup is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cup worth watching?
- The Cup holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cup?
- The Cup stars Orgyen Tobgyal, A.J. Benza, Neten Chokling, Jamyang Lodro and Lama Chonjor.
- When was The Cup released?
- The Cup was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.