Wimbledon 2004

Wimbledon

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

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Wimbledon Photos

(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.

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

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.

(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.

(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.

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.

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

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

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

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

(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.

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

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

(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.

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

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

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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
Original Language:

English
Director:

Richard Loncraine
Producer:

Liza Chasin, Eric Fellner
Writer:

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

Sep 17, 2004 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 31, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA):

$16.8M
Runtime:

1h 37m
Production Co:

Working Title Films
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)

Works better as a sports movie than a love match.

December 29, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
All in all, it's rather pleasant, but nothing else.

February 9, 2006 | Full Review…

Dave Calhoun
Time Out
The movie needs the stars' charm and director Richard Loncraine's polish, because the faulty script is just barely good enough to hold us for 100 minutes.

July 21, 2005

Chris Hewitt
Houston Chronicle
Lobs nothing but clichés.

May 4, 2005 | Full Review…

Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
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April 2, 2005 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Robert Hanks
Independent (UK)
A pleasant enough entertainment at a time when movies either pleasant or entertaining are in short supply.

October 1, 2004 | Full Review…

Andrew Sarris
Observer
I cared about the resolution of the film, and the closure for these characters.

September 27, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0 | Full Review…

Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
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November 20, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Kit Bowen
Hollywood.com
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August 7, 2008 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
An enjoyable little crowd-pleaser with likable leads and a few good laughs.

October 30, 2006 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons
The story plays out predictably with a happy ending -- think The Natural on Wimbledon's Centre Court -- and all in all, it's a decent romantic comedy.

August 25, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4

Mark Moring
Christianity Today
You aren't likely to see a film with more warmth and good humor anytime soon, or one that does more to give feel good filmmaking a good name.

December 6, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5

Rick Kisonak
Film Threat

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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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Wimbledon Quotes

Lizzie Bradbury:	"Love means nothing in tennis. Zero. It only means you lose."
Lizzie Bradbury:	Love means nothing in tennis. Zero. It only means you lose.

Peter Colt:

Lizzie, you can't switch me on-and-off like a god damn light bulb.

Peter Colt:

There's so much to say!

Lizzie Bradbury:

Ok then Peter, Peter Colt.

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