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Tin Cup

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Roy McAvoy was a golf pro with a bright future, but his rebellious nature and bad attitude cost him everything. Now working as a golf instructor, he falls for his newest pupil, Dr. Molly Griswold, a psychiatrist who happens to be the girlfriend of PGA Tour star and Roy's rival, David Simms. After he is humiliated by Simms at a celebrity golf tournament, McAvoy decides to make a run for the PGA Tour, as well as Molly's heart.
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Breezy and predictable, Tin Cup is a likeable sports comedy that benefits greatly from Kevin Costner's amiable lead performance.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Aug 7, 2019
It is a charmer from tee-off to final putt. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek Feb 27, 2018
The good news about the amiable but only partly satisfying Tin Cup is that it frees Kevin Costner from playing a monument and restores to us the loose, sparkling comic actor he used to be. Go to Full Review
Richard Schickel TIME Magazine Aug 5, 2008
As he always does in comedy, Costner grants an irresistible gleam of gallantry to male mulishness. Go to Full Review
Akos Peterbencze Vulnerable Man (Medium) Jul 21, 2023
Costner’s childish charm and Shelton’s devotion to sports turn this overlong feature into an absolute joy. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Aug 30, 2021
4.5/5
Watch for the sometimes outrageous golf action, stay for the magnificent banter and sizzling chemistry. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies May 21, 2020
3.5/5
Tin Cup might not be a classic in the way that Bull Durham was but it still works as a sports rom-com even if the film is slightly long. Go to Full Review
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Cole D @RT78180295 2 days ago One of the classic golf movies good if not better the happy Gilmore a must watch See more Alex B @ALEXANDRIA123 Jul 24, 2026 Great storyline containing comedy, drama, great acting, superb cast, scenic views of Augusta country club and inspiring soundtrack. What more could a golf-lover like myself ask for in a movie!!! A Baxter See more Christopher C. @PapaTangooo May 21, 2026 Great movie for a bit but I thought the ending was stupid. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 20, 2026 Tin Cup is a solid and entertaining sports comedy that mixes golf with a laid-back romantic story. Kevin Costner fits the role perfectly as a talented but stubborn golfer who refuses to play it safe, and his performance carries much of the film’s charm. The movie does a good job balancing humor, character moments, and the competitive side of the sport. While the story follows a fairly predictable path, it stays engaging thanks to its easygoing tone and likable characters. The chemistry between the leads works well enough, even if it’s not especially deep. What really stands out is the film’s message about taking risks and sticking to your style, even when it doesn’t always pay off. Overall, it’s a good, enjoyable watch with plenty of memorable moments. A 7/10 sports film. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 15, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Mo S. @9mr_0 Sep 15, 2025 ليس مثاليا لكنه جيد بعض الشيء See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Roy McAvoy was a golf pro with a bright future, but his rebellious nature and bad attitude cost him everything. Now working as a golf instructor, he falls for his newest pupil, Dr. Molly Griswold, a psychiatrist who happens to be the girlfriend of PGA Tour star and Roy's rival, David Simms. After he is humiliated by Simms at a celebrity golf tournament, McAvoy decides to make a run for the PGA Tour, as well as Molly's heart.
Director
Ron Shelton
Producer
Gary Foster, Ron Shelton
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Bros., Regency Enterprises
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 16, 1996, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$53.9M
Runtime
2h 13m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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