Ride Like a Girl

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Ride Like a Girl

PG

2019

1h 40m

Biography

Drama

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Michelle Payne, first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup.

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Ride Like a Girl is far from the subtlest inspirational drama, but its fact-based story and charming cast are just enough to guide it down the stretch.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

Aug 19, 2020

Absolutely terrific...a triumphant film...

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Jun 25, 2020

3/5

The big-heartedness of this film won me over despite my utter ignorance of the racing world.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Mar 18, 2020

3/4

Griffiths showcases a level of dramatic restraint that gives her movie an extra layer of authenticity that's splendid.

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Alex Behan

The Post NZ

Jul 8, 2021

Director Rachel Griffiths doesn't lay it on too thick - and doesn't need to - the story is an obvious champion.

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Jason Best

Marie Claire

Aug 19, 2020

Rachel Griffiths doesn't steer too far from biopic convention, but... the movie's feelgood final furlongs are sure to have you cheering.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Jul 16, 2020

As Michelle Payne, [Teresa] Palmer does a credible job with her performance, which solidly carries the whole movie ... Ride Like a Girl is absolutely an inspiring film, but compared to 1944's National Velvet, it just won't be considered a classic.

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Mick B

@Micky4242 Jan 9, 2026

A beautifully crafted movie, of an Australian female jockey, that had to prove she was as good as a male. Loved every second of this very inspiring story that was actual history.

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meredith w

@Dufflecoats Jan 29, 2023

Regardless of what you may think of the sport of horse racing, this is an inspirational story, even more so because it is the true tale of Michelle Payne becoming the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. Yet even with knowing its basics, it is still quite emotionally affecting at times, thanks to some great performances from a who's who of Australian film.

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steve d

@RT35616104 Dec 11, 2022

You have seen its like before but this one is well done.

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Aug 30, 2021

Loved it! Great performances by every performer! Heart-squeezing and captivating from beginning to end! The soundtrack was wonderful!

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Jul 1, 2021

it holds a strong message about sexism and perseverance but i was just bored watching it because horse racing does not interest me.

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May 1, 2021

I mean it feels like a good history lesson and sure it was enjoyful at times plus I did cry in the end which is a bonus for me.

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Synopsis

Michelle Payne, first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup.

Director: Rachel Griffiths
Producer: Richard Keddie
Screenwriter: Andrew Knight, Elise McCredie
Production Co: Screen Australia
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements|Language|Suggestive Comments)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 13, 2020
Runtime: 1h 40m

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