Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- sports movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film breezy, predictable, and consistently amusing, with Kevin Costner’s amiable performance and smart dialogue carrying its golf-centered romantic comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Roy repeatedly ignores prudent golf strategy and accepts dares, making his spectacular mistakes central to both comedy and character development.
Roy’s pursuit of Molly unfolds alongside his rivalry with her established boyfriend David Simms, a celebrated PGA star.
Roy lives and works at a deteriorating West Texas driving range, which anchors his outsider status and his attempted comeback.
The film turns Roy’s daring shots, reckless decisions, and tournament pressure into crowd-pleasing comic set pieces.
Films like Tin Cup, and why
Bull Durham
amiable sports comedy, romantic rivalry, and a charismatic underdog pursuing professional respectability
For Love of the Game
romantic sports comedy driven by witty dialogue, competitive male rivals, and an appealing flawed protagonist
Happy Gilmore
golf-centered comedy featuring eccentric competitors, underdog ambition, and broad but warm humor
Jerry Maguire
sports romance blending personal redemption, professional competition, and a central love triangle
Movie Details
- Director
- Ron Shelton
- Release Date
- 1996-08-16
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (613)
Cast
- Kevin Costner
- Rene Russo
- Don Johnson
- Cheech Marin
- Linda Hart
- Dennis Burkley
- Rex Linn
- Lou Myers
- Richard Lineback
- George Perez
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tin Cup about?
- A reckless West Texas golf hustler chases love, respect, and a shot at the U.S. Open while battling his own addiction to impossible risks.
- What is Tin Cup like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tin Cup as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tin Cup violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Tin Cup.
- What did critics think of Tin Cup?
- Critics broadly found the film breezy, predictable, and consistently amusing, with Kevin Costner’s amiable performance and smart dialogue carrying its golf-centered romantic comedy.
- Which films are like Tin Cup?
- Films with a similar feel include Bull Durham, For Love of the Game, Happy Gilmore, and Jerry Maguire.
- How long is Tin Cup?
- Tin Cup runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tin Cup?
- In United States, Tin Cup is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
