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The Cup

1999Movie1 h 33 minG

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Khyentse Norbu
Written by
Khyentse Norbu

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Facts

October 28, 1999 · 1 h 33 min · G

Released
October 28, 1999
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Tibetan
Also spoken
French, Hindi
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Bhutan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cup?"

Questions about The Cup

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cup?

In the United States, The Cup streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Cup worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 70).

Is The Cup okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Cup make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Cup?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Cup in English?

TibetanFrenchHindi

No, it was made in Tibetan, with some French and Hindi.