Movies and TvShows featuring "melbourne-cup" theme.

In Ride Like a Girl, a pioneer female jockey from Melbourne, Australia, faces numerous challenges and obstacles on her journey to becoming the first woman to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup horse race. This gripping biographical drama highlights the perseverance and determination of the protagonist, showcasing her passion for the sport and her incredible talent as a jockey. Through her dedication and hard work, she defies the odds and shatters stereotypes, proving that gender is no barrier when it comes to chasing dreams and achieving greatness in the world of horse racing.

Phar Lap is a biography drama film set during the Great Depression. It follows the journey of Phar Lap, a champion racehorse, and the obstacles he faces, including attempted murder and greed. The film showcases his rise to fame and his impact on the horse racing world.

The Hard Word is a dark comedy crime film about three brothers who plan a bank robbery in Melbourne. They encounter various obstacles including a crooked lawyer, police corruption, and their own personal issues. As they carry out the heist, tensions rise and the brothers find themselves in a dangerous situation.

The Cup (2011) is a heartfelt biography drama that tells the story of a jockey who overcomes grief and tragedy to triumph at the Melbourne Cup. Set in the year 2002, the film explores themes of love, horse racing, and the bond between a horse and its trainer. After the death of his brother in a racing accident, the jockey must navigate the challenges of the sport and find the strength to pursue his dreams. With the support of his horse and the memory of his brother, he races to victory and becomes a national hero.

During the 1860s, Dave Powers, apprentice to a horse trainer, volunteers to ride Archer to the Melbourne Cup race. Their start is 600 miles from Melbourne, and the journey is anything but easy. Of course, the pair have numerous adventures along the way, and in the end Archer competes in the Melbourne Cup race.

This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race.

A short documentary produced by the National Film and Sound Archive to promote 'Operation Newsreel', a project to collect and preserve Australian newsreel films, done in the style of a vintage newsreel.