Ride Like a Girl (2019)

The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.

Director:

Rachel Griffiths

Writers:

Andrew Knight (screenplay), Elise McCredie (screenplay)

Stars:

Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill, Brooke Satchwell

9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Teresa Palmer	...	Michelle Payne
Sam Neill	...	Paddy Payne
Brooke Satchwell	...	Therese Payne
Anneliese Apps	...	Brigid Payne
Zara Zoe	...	Maree Payne
Katie Castles	...	Margaret Payne
Gryffin Morrison	...	Young Stevie
Summer North	...	Young Michelle
Mitch Goring	...	Young Patrick
Joanna Halliday	...	Young Bernadette
Charles Russell	...	Young Andrew Payne
Lucia Schwerdt	...	Young Cathy Payne
Maeliosa Stafford	...	Father Keane
Genevieve Morris	...	Joan Sadler
Anne Phelan	...	Sister Mary

Storyline

The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.

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Plot Keywords:

melbourne cup | australian | australia | pioneer | jockey | 

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Taglines:

Never give up.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic elements, language and suggestive comments

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michelle Payne's 35-year-old brother, Stevie Payne portrayed himself in this movie. Michelle Payne has dedicated her win in the 2015 Melbourne Cup to her brother.

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Quotes

Paddy Payne: The only thing that matters is the odds you give yourself.

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Connections

Referenced in The Masked Singer Australia: Episode #2.6 (2020)

User Reviews

Great Australian film full of heart and aussie spirit

Another great Australian film, Sam Neil was great in it as always, him along with Teresa Parker and Henry Nixon. They all did great in this incredibly uplifting and well acted out and directed movie based on a true story of the first female champion of the Melbourne Cup. Best aussie film of the year, go see it

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Official website

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ride Like a Girl

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$9,498,635

Company Credits

Production Co:

Magdalene Media, Screen Australia, The Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color