Tin Cup (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6

Tin Cup poster

Released in 1996, Tin Cup is a comedy and romance film directed by Ron Shelton, running about 135 minutes. “Golf Pro. Love Amateur.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.

Who’s in it. Tin Cup stars Kevin Costner as Roy 'Tin Cup' McAvoy, Rene Russo as Dr. Molly Griswold, Don Johnson as David Simms and Cheech Marin as Romeo Posar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tin Cup has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tin Cup page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tin Cup tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tin Cup (1996)?
In US, Tin Cup is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tin Cup worth watching?
Tin Cup holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tin Cup?
Tin Cup stars Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin and George Perez.
When was Tin Cup released?
Tin Cup was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.