Wimbledon (2004)

61% of critics liked it
(143 reviews)
56% of users liked it
(93,674 ratings)

Directed by Richard Loncraine, Wimbledon follows the plight of aspiring tennis-star Peter Colt (Paul Bettany), whose bad luck seems to manifest itself just about everywhere. Professionally, Peter is near the very bottom of the world tennis ranks, and personally, he can't find love despite his… More Directed by Richard Loncraine, Wimbledon follows the plight of aspiring tennis-star Peter Colt (Paul Bettany), whose bad luck seems to manifest itself just about everywhere. Professionally, Peter is near the very bottom of the world tennis ranks, and personally, he can't find love despite his best efforts to do so. In a rare turn of events, however, Peter is chosen as a wildcard to play at Wimbledon, the tennis world's most prestigious competition. While there, he meets American tennis ingénue Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), and his confidence on the court and off improves tenfold as he falls further in love with her. Driven by his newfound luck, Peter climbs to the top of the tournament players at record speed, until he actually has a fighting chance of winning the men's singles title -- the question is whether or not his good fortune will hold out long enough for him to get the trophy. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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Directed By: Richard Loncraine
Written By: Adam Brooks, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 17, 2004 Wide
On DVD: Dec 28, 2004
Studio: Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

Dave Calhoun, Time Out
All in all, it's rather pleasant, but nothing else.
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul), Houston Chronicle
The movie needs the stars' charm and director Richard Loncraine's polish, because the faulty script is just barely good enough to hold us for 100 minutes.
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
A pleasant enough entertainment at a time when movies either pleasant or entertaining are in short supply.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
[A] reluctant thumbs down.
Charles Taylor, Salon.com
Slick, satisfying entertainment.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
The kind of movie that allows the non-cynical movie-goer to sit back and relax in the presence of actors who work well with each other and a script whose familiarity is an asset.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Works better as a sports movie than a love match.
Garth Franklin, Dark Horizons
An enjoyable little crowd-pleaser with likable leads and a few good laughs.
Mark Moring, Christianity Today
The story plays out predictably with a happy ending -- think The Natural on Wimbledon's Centre Court -- and all in all, it's a decent romantic comedy.
Rick Kisonak, Film Threat
You aren't likely to see a film with more warmth and good humor anytime soon, or one that does more to give feel good filmmaking a good name.
Uri Lessing, www.kcactive.com
Do we really need to see another film where a gorgeous, talented and desired American woman is whisked away by a stammering insecure British man with an inner monologue?
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
Lobs nothing but clichés.
Mark Pfeiffer, Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema
Bettany and Dunst make a cute couple that is as fiercely competitive in their love lives as they are on the court.
Luis Martinez, Cinenganos
Trillada? Relativamente Complaciente? Absolutamente Buena? Podr vivir sin verla. Pero definitivamente si la ve... saldr gratamente complacido.
Tony Toscano, Talking Pictures (U.S.)
Wimbledon ends up playing on wet clay...
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Não é um filme inovador, é verdade, mas foi competente o bastante para fazer com que eu me importasse com o destino do casal principal sem ficar entediado durante o processo.
David N. Butterworth, Movie Boeuf
As predictable and impotent as a John McEnroe outburst.
Alan Dale, Blogcritics.org
No amount of charm on the part of the stars can overcome the pall of generic conventions used in such a rote manner.
Brent Simon, Entertainment Today
Ably, consistently directed and featuring attractive, likeable leads, yet also still so formulaic and quirk-free as to lull you into a stupor.
Jonathan R. Perry, Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)
Joins 'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' 'Notting Hill' and 'About a Boy' in that distinctly British niche of 'chick flicks' that can be enjoyed without a lobotomy.

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Scott G

In fairness i never though a tennis related film would be so good.
Film C

I strangly enjoyed this movie, i enjoyed it more because Sam Neill was in it but it is a good and amusing movie. Its a sweet enough Romcom with quite a few laughs.
Bethany M

A really great film! One of my all time favourite films! A must see!
Tony G

Rarely scores
♥Robyn

a "nice" romantic movie i quite enjoyed it!
Anthony L

Paul Bettany plays a likable enough character in this light romantic comedy. There's not much tennis involved considering its about two tennis players at Wimbledon, which is fine by me as I'm not the biggest tennis fan but the usually quite capable supporting cast were a bit… More
Paul Bettany plays a likable enough character in this light romantic comedy. There's not much tennis involved considering its about two tennis players at Wimbledon, which is fine by me as I'm not the biggest tennis fan but the usually quite capable supporting cast were a bit wooden I felt. Unfortunately, what could have been an original film soon falls into very familiar territory and becomes a little too 'Notting Hill' for my taste.
Sanjaya &

Once was my favorite movie all the time... They got the perfect match, perfect story, and perfect ending too.... But even now this movie isn't my #1 favorite movie anymore, I still love to watch it again and again without being bored...
Morgan S

I accually really enjoyed this movie! JAME MCAVOY muahahaha! lol he was great. I really wish that Paul Bettany would do more movies. He can do romantic comedy to drama like the Davinci Code. I was also pleasantly surprised to see Sam Neil in this movie as well!.
Cassie H

Okay Movie
danny d

i watched this film in flashes, mostly because it wasnt interesting enough to keep me. it had some redeeming pieces to the story but ultimately it was an insignificant film with a lead female character that wasnt likeable.
Shauna R

Average romantic comedy, that seems to follow all the romantic comedy rules in the plot; get together, fall out, get together again. Paul Bettany is amusing and charming in his role and Kirsten Dunst slightly irritating. Only for romance film fans.
Dean !

A good if predictable romantic comedy. The tennis sections are actually quite short, but well shot on location and using cgi. Not a great deal of jokes, but easy to watch and enjoy.
Rachel F

I loooove tennis, so I liked this movie.
Red L

Another feel good movie lets you pull for the underdog
Sophie B

in love with this film! totally! great story and i had no idea that the ball was sp.effects!
Dean M

Great comedy-drama-romantic on tennis courts and I like Paul Bettany's amazing tennis skills in the final of Wimbledon.
Leigh R

Pretty good.
Dann M

Charming and funny, Wimbledon is a delightful romantic comedy that's inspirational. During his final Wimbledon tournament Peter Colt meets a fellow tennis star on the women's circuit that helps him to regain his competitive edge. Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany lead the… More
Charming and funny, Wimbledon is a delightful romantic comedy that's inspirational. During his final Wimbledon tournament Peter Colt meets a fellow tennis star on the women's circuit that helps him to regain his competitive edge. Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany lead the cast and give great performances. The two have good chemistry together and a feel for this type of comedy. However, there are some superfluous subplots that break-up the momentum of the film. Wimbledon has some flaws, but overall it's a heartwarming and entertaining film.
Walter M

[font=Century Gothic]In "Wimbledon", Peter Colt(Paul Bettany) is the 119th ranked tennis player in the world(His brother has a lucrative business betting against him.). Presumably around 30, he has accepted a real job as a tennis instructor at a swanky country club.… More
[font=Century Gothic]In "Wimbledon", Peter Colt(Paul Bettany) is the 119th ranked tennis player in the world(His brother has a lucrative business betting against him.). Presumably around 30, he has accepted a real job as a tennis instructor at a swanky country club. Therefore, he has decided this will be his last tournament at Wimbledon. Checking into his hotel in London, he enters the wrong room where Lizzie Bradbury(Kirsten Dunst) is in the shower. After this awkward introduction, he apologizes and exits. Later on, they do connect over fish and chips. And amazingly, he starts to win...[/font] [font=Century Gothic][/font] [font=Century Gothic]The only tennis I've ever seen in person was at the 1997 US Open, so I cannot vouch on the accuracy of the tennis but I do feel qualified to talk about the cinematic qualities of the film.[/font] [font=Century Gothic][/font] [font=Century Gothic]"Wimbledon" is an entertaining, flashy romance set in the competitive world of tennis that is almost done in by an overlong and overdone climax which is partially redeemed by the coda. If this is Lizzie's first Wimbledon, then how old is she supposed to be?(This is Peter's 13th.) And her father does seem rather overprotective of her...and we do see much more of Peter's tennis playing than Lizzie's.[/font] [font=Century Gothic][/font] [font=Century Gothic]Kirsten Dunst is in her natural element here but there is supposedly an edge to her character which never materializes. Sam Neill does some of his best work here giving depth to what could have been the one dimensional role of Lizzie's father. And Eleanor Bron does seem to be overqualified to be playing Peter's mother. [/font]
Beth M

Paul Bettany made this film for me. He was such an appealing and powerful lead and incredibly funny. It was such a feel good and comedic film that actually made you think about watching Wimbledon. Kirsten Dunst was also perfect for this role and it's a sports film that works.… More
Paul Bettany made this film for me. He was such an appealing and powerful lead and incredibly funny. It was such a feel good and comedic film that actually made you think about watching Wimbledon. Kirsten Dunst was also perfect for this role and it's a sports film that works. It's competitive and at time slightly raunchy which is always refreshing to see and I could easily watch this a hundred times over. This film proves that us Brits can do it just good as the Americans and I wouldn't hesitate to put this film as one of my all time favourites.

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Cast

Kirsten Dunst
as Lizzie Bradbury
Paul Bettany
as Peter Colt
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
as Dieter Prohl
Jon Favreau
as Ron Roth
Sam Neill
as Dennis Bradbury
Austin Nichols
as Jake Hammond
Eleanor Bron
as Augusta Colt
Jeremy Child
as Fred Pilger
Bernard Hill
as Edward Colt
Barry Jackson
as Danny Oldham
Annabel Leventon
as Mrs Rossdale
Robert Lindsay
as Ian Frazier
Amanda Walker
as Country Club Tennis Lady
John Warnaby
as Reporter 2
Peter Cartwright
as Elderly Man in Lift
Cecilia Dazzi
as Billi Clementi
Samantha Bond
as TV Reporter
Celia Imrie
as Mrs Kenwood
Alan David
as Doctor Taylor
John McGlynn
as Bookmaker
Mary McCormack
as Peter and Lizzie's Daughter
Helen Blatch
as Mrs Biggins
Laurence Kennedy
as TV Interviewer
Ryan McCluskey
as Outside Broadcast Director
Geoffrey Leesley
as Dorchester Doorman
Danny Baker
as Radio London DJ
James McAvoy
as Carl Colt
Abhin Galeya
as Vijay
Kyle Hyde
as Monte Carlo Opponent
Penny Ryder
as Mrs Littlejohn
Marina Morgan
as Hotel Receptionist
Beti Sekulovski
as Lizzie's 1st Opponent
Vikas Punna
as Ajay Bhatt
Jonathan Timmins
as Ball Boy
Martin O'Brien
as Reporter 1
Tam Hoskyns
as Reporter 3
Eve Pearce
as Elderly Woman in Lift
Murphy Jensen
as Ivan Dragomir
Ulla Dirscherl Van Zeller
as Sophia Eri
Jesse Loncraine
as Tennis Player
Kellie Shirley
as Betting Shop Girl
Gemma Catlin
as Betting Shop Girl's Friend
Alun Jones
as Tom Cavendish
Simon Greenall
as Chauffeur
Laura Morley
as Lizzie's 2nd Opponent
Hamed Madani
as Pierre Maroux
Rebecca Dandeniya
as Arliyia Rupesindhe
Chris Moyles
as Radio 1DJ
Azucena Duran
as Dorchester Maid
Gareth Llewelyn
as Dorchester Bellhop
Barry Lee-Thomas
as Umpire - Final
Thomas Blore
as Peter and Lizzie's Son
John Barrett
as Himself

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