Synopsis
In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Metacritic57/100
43 audience votes
Key crew
- Carroll BallardDirector
- Rudy WurlitzerScreenplay
- Mac GudgeonScreenplay
- Basil PoledourisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Matthew ModineWill Parker
- Jennifer GreyKate Bass
- Cliff RobertsonMorgan Weld
- Jack ThompsonJack Neville
- Stellan SkarsgårdJoe Heiser
- Rebecca MillerAbigail Weld
- James RebhornGeorge
- Ned VaughnCharley Moore
- Michael HigginsArtemus
- Ken KenseiSwami
- Bill BuellDanny
- Ron PalilloTony
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Themes
australiasportsboatsailingrace