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Wimbledon

Play trailer Poster for Wimbledon PG-13 2004 1h 37m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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61% Tomatometer 142 Reviews 57% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Frustrated at his own failures and disillusioned with professional sports, tennis player Peter Colt (Paul Bettany) resolves to retire from competition and become an instructor at an exclusive private club. But when Colt receives a surprise wild-card berth in Wimbledon, he can't help but enter the tournament. Soon, Colt meets Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), a beautiful American tennis player with an upcoming match of her own, and finds the inspiration he hopes will turn his luck around.
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Critics Consensus

A predictable, bland rom-com, but Bettany proves to be an appealing lead.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 29, 2010
3/5
Works better as a sports movie than a love match. Go to Full Review Dave Calhoun Time Out Feb 9, 2006
All in all, it's rather pleasant, but nothing else. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness May 4, 2005
Lobs nothing but clichés. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 27, 2020
3.0/4.0
I cared about the resolution of the film, and the closure for these characters. Go to Full Review Kit Bowen Hollywood.com Nov 20, 2008
2/5
Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
3/5
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sjohnston267 T @RT24327236 4 days ago Who doesn't love an underdog story? See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 7, 2026 Wimbledon = a *3* star movie! See more Tim M @tgmacman Jun 16, 2026 Wimbledon bats a lame conflict back and forth for too long, but remains an endearing sports romcom all the same. See more Thomas W @AHTRAU Dec 21, 2025 I'm not sure what some of these reviewers were expecting of this movie, as it's not a biopic, but many of the negative reviews don't match with my expectations or experiences watching this over the years. It's a lighthearted romcom, nothing more nothing less. If you're looking for something serious, dark, brooding, this isn't what you're looking for. If you want a good cry go watch Me Before You. This story is solid start to finish, the characters are fleshed out, and the actors are wonderfully present in their roles. I gave it a four star rating, as it met or was slightly above expectations, but didn't blow me or my wife out of our seats. It is however one you walk away from with a good feeling inside. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Sep 4, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Daniel N @Hotchopeppa Jul 26, 2025 Love love love this movie. A real feel good story that you can watch on repeat. Great characters, a great story and great writing and Paul Bettany is brilliant. One of my all time favourite romantic comedies. See more Read all reviews
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Richard Loncraine

Director

Kirsten Dunst

Lizzie Bradbury

Paul Bettany

Peter Colt

Sam Neill

Dennis Bradbury

Jon Favreau

Ron Roth

Bernard Hill

Edward Colt

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Wimbledon

PAUL BETTANY as Peter Colt in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. KIRSTEN DUNST as American tennis champ Lizzie Bradbury in the romantic comedy Wimbledon. American tennis champ Lizzie Bradbury (KIRSTEN DUNST) and low-ranked British tennis player Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) engage in a cross-court affair in the romantic comedy Wimbledon. (L to r) British contender Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) and American champ Jake Hammond (AUSTIN NICHOLS) are led to the famed Centre Court in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. (L to r) PAUL BETTANY as Peter Colt, JON FAVREAU as Ron Roth and KIRSTEN DUNST as Lizzie Bradbury in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. American tennis champ Lizzie Bradbury (KIRSTEN DUNST) and low-ranked British tennis player Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) engage in a cross-court affair in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. Dennis Bradbury (SAM NEILL) shields his tennis champion daughter, Lizzie Bradbury (KIRSTEN DUNST), from the press in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon Wimbledon champions and tennis commentators JOHN McENROE and CHRIS EVERT appear as themselves in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. KIRSTEN DUNST as Lizzie Bradbury in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. Peter Colt (PAUL BETTANY) and a ball boy (JONATHAN TIMMINS) wish each other luck mid-match in Working Title Films' romantic comedy Wimbledon. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Frustrated at his own failures and disillusioned with professional sports, tennis player Peter Colt (Paul Bettany) resolves to retire from competition and become an instructor at an exclusive private club. But when Colt receives a surprise wild-card berth in Wimbledon, he can't help but enter the tournament. Soon, Colt meets Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), a beautiful American tennis player with an upcoming match of her own, and finds the inspiration he hopes will turn his luck around.
Director
Richard Loncraine
Producer
Liza Chasin, Eric Fellner, Mary Richards
Screenwriter
Adam Brooks, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Working Title Films
Rating
PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Language|Sexuality)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 17, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 31, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.8M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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