Ride Like a Girl
Seen it?2019 | 98 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Rush or Ford v Ferrari, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$10 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Rush
Saturday SpecialAnother true-story drama, and a Saturday Special.
Ford v Ferrari
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed true-story drama.
Richard Jewell Saturday SpecialAnother true-story drama, and a Saturday Special.
The Program Weeknight WatchAnother sports drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Walk. Ride. Rodeo. Weeknight WatchAnother true-story drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Rachel Griffiths
- Teresa PalmerMichelle Payne
- Sam NeillPaddy Payne
- Sullivan StapletonDarren Weir
- Magda SzubanskiSister Dominique
- Genevieve MorrisJoan Sadler
- Stevie PayneStevie Payne
- Gryffin MorrisonYoung Stevie Payne
- Summer NorthYoung Michelle Payne
- Brooke SatchwellTherese Payne
- Sophia ForrestCathy Payne