The Cup (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, The Cup is a drama and history film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 106 minutes. “Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Cup stars Stephen Curry as Damien Oliver, Brendan Gleeson as Dermot Weld, Alice Parkinson as Jenny and Bill Hunter as Bart Cummings, 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 GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cup (2011)?
- In GB, The Cup is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. 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 drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cup?
- The Cup stars Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson, Alice Parkinson, Bill Hunter and Tom Burlinson.
- When was The Cup released?
- The Cup was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.