Tin Cup
Seen it?1996 | 135 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bull Durham or Broadcast News, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$54 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 97K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Shelton
- Kevin CostnerRoy 'Tin Cup' McAvoy
- Rene RussoDr. Molly Griswold
- Don JohnsonDavid Simms
- Cheech MarinRomeo Posar
- Linda HartDoreen
- Dennis BurkleyEarl
- Rex LinnDewey
- Lou MyersClint
- Richard LinebackCurt
- George PerezJose