The Cup Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 28, 2012

The Cup

Release Date: Friday, May 11, 2012 LA Only

Director: Simon Wincer

Starring: Ray Winstone • Stephen Curry • Brendan Gleeson

PG Drama 1 hr, 46 m

3.7 / 5

88% WILL SEE 12% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Born into a legendary racing family, jockeys Damien Oliver (Damien Oliver) and his brother, Jason (Daniel MacPherson), were destined for greatness. However, tragedy strikes when Jason is in a deathly riding accident just days before the prestigious Melbourne Cup race. Damien considers bowing out of the race and wonders if he’ll ever ride again, but with the encouragement of famed Irish horse trainer Dermot Weld (Brendan Gleeson), he realizes that racing is the one way he can pay tribute to the memory of his beloved brother. In a moment that captured the attention – and the hearts – of the world, Damien and his horse Media Puzzle victoriously cross the finish line at the Melbourne Cup.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Cup.

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Ray Winstone
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Stephen Curry
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Brendan Gleeson
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Crew Behind the Film

The The Cup behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Simon Wincer last directed The Holy Road.

Director: Simon Wincer
Screenwriters: Simon Wincer
Eric O'Keefe
Producers: Jan Bladier
David Lee
Joel Pearlman
Simon Wincer

Studios: —
Production Company: Myriad Pictures; Silver Lion Films; Village Roadshow Pictures

Production Details

What we know about the The Cup movie production.

Key Facts

Based on a true story.

Production Updates for The Cup

May 2010

Pre-Production

Changed The Cup movie production status. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2008

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 46 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official The Cup movie trailers and clips.

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The Cup

Theatrical Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Cup was released in Los Angeles on Friday, May 11, 2012. There were 16 other movies released on the same date, including Dark Shadows, God Bless America and Tonight You're Mine.