The Cup poster

The Cup

Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion.

6.6(48)19991h 33mRated G1

While the World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery in India. The atmosphere of serene contemplation is soon disrupted by soccer fever, as the two students desperately seek a TV to watch the final.

  • TMDB

    6.6/10

    48 votes

  • IMDb

    6.9/10

    3,465 votes

  • Rotten Tomatoes

    84%

    Tomatometer

  • Metacritic

    70/100

    Metascore

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
$1,079,108
Language
French
  • sports
  • monk
  • world cup
  • tibetan
  • buddhist monastery

Top billed cast

Gallery

Still from The CupStill from The Cup

Awards & recognition

Total wins
6
Total nominations
4
  • 6 wins
  • 4 nominations total

Awards data for The Cup provided by OMDb.

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalG28 Oct 1999
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical19 Nov 1999
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalG20 Apr 2000
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereMontréal Film Festival29 Aug 1999
  • CzechiaCZ

    • TheatricalU9 Nov 2000
  • RussiaRU

    • Theatrical9 Nov 2000

Frequently asked questions

When was The Cup released?
The Cup was released on 28 October 1999.
Where can I watch The Cup online?
The Cup is available on Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Cup?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Cup is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Cup?
The Cup holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 48 votes, and an IMDb rating of 6.9/10.
Who directed The Cup?
The Cup (1999) was directed by Khyentse Norbu.
How long is The Cup?
The Cup runs for 1h 33m.

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