Tin Cup 1996

Tin Cup

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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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Movie Info

Roy McAvoy (Kevin Costner) 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 (Rene Russo), a psychiatrist who happens to be the girlfriend of PGA Tour star and Roy's rival, David Simms (Don Johnson). 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.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ron Shelton
  • Producer:
    Gary Foster, Ron Shelton
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $$53,854,588
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros.
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo

Cast

Kevin Costner
as Roy McAvoy
Rene Russo
as Dr. Molly Griswold
Cheech Marin
as Romeo Posar
Don Johnson
as David Simms
Linda Hart
as Doreen
Dennis Burkley
as Earl
Rex Linn
as Dewey
Lou Myers
as Clint
Richard Lineback
as Curt
George Perez
as Jose
Mickey Jones
as Turk
Michael Milhoan
as Boone
Gary McCord
as Himself
Amy Alcott
Kris Ancira
as Golden Tassel Dancer
Craig Stadler
as Himself
Tommy Armour III
Peter Jacobsen
as Himself
Jim Nantz
as CBS Announcer
Gregory Avellone
as Man Behind the Ropes
Ken Venturi
as CBS Announcer
Brad Britton
as Jacobsen's Caddie
Ben Wright
as CBS Announcer
Frank Chirkinian
as CBS Coordinating Producer
Susan Cabral
as Patient in Exit Room
Bill Caplan
as US Open Starter
Lance Barrow
as CBS Director
Brian Hammons
as 1st Golf Channel Announcer
Mike Ritz
as 2nd Golf Channel Announcer
John Cook
Peter Kostis
as Golf Channel Reporter
Bill Costner
as Grandparent With Dog
Jimmy N. Roberts
as ESPN Reporter
Joe Costner
as Grandchild
Sharon Costner
as Grandparent With Dog
George Michael
as Sports Machine Host
Fred Couples
Steve Elkington
Arina Gasanova
as 19th Hole Waitress
Sandy Gibbons
as Local Qualifier Official
Rob Harris
as Simms' Agent
Harold G. Herthum
as Bartender
Lee Janzen
Jess King
as Guy at Bar
Nick Kiriazis
as Guy at Bar
Frederick Lewis
as Guy at Bar
Steven "Sven" Lewison
as Simms' Caddie
Bruce Lietzke
Andrew Magee
Jeff Maggert
John Mahaffey
Allan Malamud
as US Open Reporter
Billy Mayfair
Blaine McCallister
Sharyn McCreedy
as Golden Tassel Waitress
Jim McLean
Phil Mickelson
David Ogrin
Jerry Pate
Corey Pavin
Tom Purtzer
Roy Del Ruth
as Local Qualifier Starter
Mike Standly
as PGA Golfer
Tom Todoroff
as Guy at Bar
Howard Twitty
D.A. Weibring
Gregory Buff White
as PGA Tour Player
Kevin J. Wilson
as Mickelson's Caddie
Melissa Young
as Beautiful Blonde
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Critic Reviews for Tin Cup

All Critics (52) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (37) | Rotten (15)

  • It is a charmer from tee-off to final putt.

    August 7, 2019 | Full Review…

    Bob Thomas

    Associated Press
    Top Critic

  • 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.

    February 27, 2018 | Full Review…

    David Ansen

    Newsweek
    Top Critic

  • As he always does in comedy, Costner grants an irresistible gleam of gallantry to male mulishness.

    August 5, 2008 | Full Review…

    Richard Schickel

    TIME Magazine
    Top Critic

  • Tin Cup works for viewers of any handicap.

    August 5, 2008 | Full Review…

    Desson Thomson

    Washington Post
    Top Critic

  • The climactic game, in which Roy, in a way that defies prediction, attempts to sink the shot of his life, is the most rousing sequence of the year, a celebration of what it really means to win.

    August 5, 2008 | Rating: A- | Full Review…

    Owen Gleiberman

    Entertainment Weekly
    Top Critic

  • Amiable and constantly amusing rather than uproarious, this mangy tale of a ne'er-do-well's fitful assault on personal and professional respectability benefits greatly from Kevin Costner's ingratiatingly comic star turn.

    August 5, 2008

    Todd McCarthy

    Variety
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Tin Cup

  • Sep 30, 2014
    A sports movie directed by Ron Sheldon? The man has a hell of a pedigree in this area and in this film he manages to make golf sexy! Of course he's helped by a charming performance from Costner who works well off both Russo as his love interest and Marin as his bromance. Perhaps it's a little overlong but by the time you get to the final match you'll be cheering Costner on to make that final putt.
    David S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 28, 2013
    Annoying Kevin Costner plays golf with annoying Don Johnson to win the heart of the lovely Rene Russo. Were these her only two choices?
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Mar 22, 2012
    With a backdrop of light country music tunes and open dusty reaches Costner plays a cheery good ol'boy taking a shot at the big time. Can he make it? And what about the woman of his long time nemesis: will she see through to appreciate his latent awshucks charm? Predictable, yes, but not boringly, the antics of this Rocky of the fairways.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Jan 22, 2012
    Tin Cup is smartly written, feel-good, and charming romantic comedy/sports movie, without all the usual cliches and conventions, especially with its daring and true ending. Costner brings a lot of likability to the film, as does Russo, though the chemistry isn't quite where it needs to be. The comedy is hit or miss, but certainly qualifies as amusing. As a straight-up sports movie, it actually works well, with a strong script and a sense of realism as opposed to predictable resolution that so many sports movies resort too. 3.5/5 Stars
    Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
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