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The Cup (2000): Ratings & Box Office

The Cup (2000) movie poster

The Cup is a 2000 sports comedy directed by Khyentse Norbu. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.1M
Metascore
70
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The Cup (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Khyentse Norbu
Genres
Sport , Comedy
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cup About?

The premise of The Cup without spoilers.

A mysterious woman named Warde possesses mystical abilities and uses them to orchestrate romantic connections. She guides individuals towards their ideal partner, creating harmonious unions that blend the world of competitive soccer with the complexities of love and relationships. Warde's interventions lead to unexpected encounters and explore the power of fate in bringing people together.

The Cup Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • football sport
  • football
  • world cup
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • 1998 fifa world cup
  • buddhism
  • based on true story
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Crew

The Director of The Cup

Directed by Khyentse Norbu.

From the director

More from Khyentse Norbu

More films directed by Khyentse Norbu, best-rated first: Travelers and Magicians, Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache, Pig at the Crossing and Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Cup Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Cup 70 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Cup Box Office

The Cup grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $17,009 (2%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.1M

US & Canada
$1.1M
International
$17K
US & Canada 98% Rest of the world 2%
Videos

The Cup Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Cup.

Official Trailer
Details

The Cup Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Die Weltmeisterschaft” and “Spiel der Götter - als Buddha den Fußball entdeckte”.

Also known as
  • Die Weltmeisterschaft
  • Spiel der Götter - als Buddha den Fußball entdeckte
  • Spiel der Götter
  • Isteni játék
  • La coppa
  • La Coupe
  • 高山上的世界杯
  • A Copa
  • La copa
  • 高山上的世界盃
  • Fotboll för Buddha
  • Pohár

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FAQ

The Cup FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Cup, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cup?

The Cup runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Cup released?

The Cup was released on January 28, 2000.

Who directed The Cup?

The Cup was directed by Khyentse Norbu.

More films by Khyentse Norbu

How much did The Cup make at the box office?

The Cup grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $17,009 international).

How is The Cup rated?

The Cup has 70 on Metacritic.

Does The Cup have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cup has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cup in?

The original language of The Cup is Arabic.

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