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Wimbledon

2004, Romance/Comedy, 1h 37m

146 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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A predictable, bland rom-com, but Bettany proves to be an appealing lead. Read critic reviews

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Wimbledon Photos

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(L to r) Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) and practice partner Dieter Proll (NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU) take in the Wimbledon crowds in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 5

PAUL BETTANY as Peter Colt in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 6

American tennis champ Lizzie Bradbury (KIRSTEN DUNST) and low-ranked British tennis player Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) engage in a cross-court affair in the romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 7

(L to r) British contender Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) and American champ Jake Hammond (AUSTIN NICHOLS) are led to the famed Centre Court in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 8

(L to r) PAUL BETTANY as Peter Colt, JON FAVREAU as Ron Roth and KIRSTEN DUNST as Lizzie Bradbury in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 9

American tennis champ Lizzie Bradbury (KIRSTEN DUNST) and low-ranked British tennis player Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) engage in a cross-court affair in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 10

Dennis Bradbury (SAM NEILL) shields his tennis champion daughter, Lizzie Bradbury (KIRSTEN DUNST), from the press in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon photo 11

Wimbledon champions and tennis commentators JOHN McENROE and CHRIS EVERT appear as themselves in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 12

KIRSTEN DUNST as Lizzie Bradbury in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 13

Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) and a ball boy (JONATHAN TIMMINS) wish each other luck mid-match in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 14

(L to r) KIRSTEN DUNST (as Lizzie Bradbury), PAUL BETTANY (as Peter Colt) and director RICHARD LONCRAINE on the set of Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 15

KIRSTEN DUNST as American tennis champ Lizzie Bradbury in the romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 16

Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) faces another Wimbledon challenger in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 17

(L to r) Director RICHARD LONCRAINE, Wimbledon champion and tennis consultant PAT CASH and KIRSTEN DUNST (as Lizzie Bradbury) on the set of Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 18

KIRSTEN DUNST as Lizzie Bradbury in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 19

KIRSTEN DUNST as Lizzie Bradbury in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. photo 20

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Movie Info

Frustrated at his own failures and disillusioned with professional sports, tennis player Peter Colt (Paul Bettany) resolves to retire from competition and become an instructor at an exclusive private club. But when Colt receives a surprise wild-card berth in Wimbledon, he can't help but enter the tournament. Soon, Colt meets Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), a beautiful American tennis player with an upcoming match of her own, and finds the inspiration he hopes will turn his luck around.

Rating:

PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Language|Sexuality)
Genre:

Romance, Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Richard Loncraine
Producer:

Liza Chasin, Eric Fellner, Mary Richards
Writer:

Adam Brooks, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 17, 2004 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 28, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA):

$16.8M
Runtime:

1h 37m
Distributor:

Universal Pictures
Sound Mix:

Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Kirsten Dunst
Lizzie Bradbury

Paul Bettany
Peter Colt

Sam Neill
Dennis Bradbury

Jon Favreau
Ron Roth

Bernard Hill
Edward Colt

Eleanor Bron
Augusta Colt

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Critic Reviews for Wimbledon

All Critics (146) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (89) | Rotten (57)

Full Review… Nell Minow Common Sense Media

Full Review… Dave Calhoun Time Out

Full Review… Chris Hewitt Houston Chronicle

Full Review… Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness

Full Review… Robert Hanks Independent (UK)

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Full Review… Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review

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Audience Reviews for Wimbledon

Mar 27, 2013

Charming and funny, Wimbledon is a delightful romantic comedy that's inspirational. During his final Wimbledon tournament Peter Colt meets a fellow tennis star on the women's circuit that helps him to regain his competitive edge. Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany lead the cast and give great performances. The two have good chemistry together and a feel for this type of comedy. However, there are some superfluous subplots that break-up the momentum of the film. Wimbledon has some flaws, but overall it's a heartwarming and entertaining film.

Dann M Super Reviewer
Mar 24, 2012

In fairness i never though a tennis related film would be so good.

Scott G Super Reviewer
Jun 23, 2011

A really great film! One of my all time favourite films! A must see!

Bethany M Super Reviewer
Apr 17, 2010

a "nice" romantic movie i quite enjoyed it!

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