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6.1 / 10(616 votes)IMDbR19962h 15m$53.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Tin Cup

“Golf Pro. Love Amateur.”

Synopsis

A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Tin Cup - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 16, 1996

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.2x ROI)

Production Budget

$45M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$53.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.2x

+$8.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $45MWorldwide: $53.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ron Shelton
Screenplay & Story
Ron Shelton, John Norville
Original Score
William Ross
Original Title
Tin Cup
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 15m
Production Budget
$45M
Worldwide Gross
$53.9M
Production Studios
Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ron Shelton

Screenplay & Story

Ron Shelton, John Norville

Original Score & Music

William Ross

Director of Photography

Russell Boyd, Mark Vargo

Film Editing

Paul Seydor, Kimberly Ray

Producers

Gary Foster, David V. Lester, Arnon Milchan

Department Leadership Roster

Ron Shelton

Ron Shelton

Screenplay

Ron Shelton

Ron Shelton

Director

Paul Seydor

Editor

Gary Foster

Producer

John Norville

Screenplay

David V. Lester

Producer

Russell Boyd

Russell Boyd

Director of Photography

William Ross

William Ross

Original Music Composer

Kimberly Ray

Editor

Carol Oditz

Costume Design

James D. Bissell

James D. Bissell

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tin Cup.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tin Cup

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tin Cup about?

A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.

Who directed Tin Cup?

Tin Cup was directed by Ron Shelton.

Who stars in Tin Cup?

The principal cast of Tin Cup includes Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin, Linda Hart.

When was Tin Cup released and how long is it?

Tin Cup was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.

What was the box office and production budget of Tin Cup?

Tin Cup had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $53.9M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Tin Cup?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tin Cup was composed by William Ross.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tin Cup?

Tin Cup holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).