Now, Michelle Payne's incredible performance - and journey - on Prince of Penzance to win the 2015 Melbourne Cup has been immortalised on the big screen.

Ride Like A Girl, directed by Rachel Griffiths and starring Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill and Magda Szubanski, is the true story of the first female jockey to snare "the race that stops a nation".

And, to celebrate the eagerly-awaited movie's release, Majestic Cinemas Singleton will not only host a premiere of the film on Thursday, September 26, but also raise much-needed funds for Rural Aid and Buy a Bale.

"It coincides with our regular Girls Night Out, which is usually very popular," manager Rhiannon Manning said.

"However, we were keen to support a charity that is doing great work at the moment, too.

"The Hunter's experiencing one of its worst droughts on record and, since farming and agriculture are such an important part of Singleton's past, we just want to help in any way possible.

"We'll be accepting donations on the evening of cash, non-perishable items, toiletries, pet food and household goods (such as toilet paper and laundry detergent for example).

"Rural Aid - and Buy a Bale - is definitely a worthwhile cause.

"If people can't attend on the night, they can make a contribution up until October 31."

As a little girl, Michelle Payne dreamed of the impossible - winning Australia's toughest two-mile race on the first Tuesday in November.

The youngest of 10 children, she's raised by single father Paddy.

She leaves school at 15 to become a jockey and, after early failures, Payne finds her feet.

A family tragedy, followed by her own near fatal horse fall, all but ends her dream.

Against all the medical advice, she refuses to give up and, with the love of her dad and brother Stevie, the hoop meets the Prince of Penzance.

Together, they overcome astonishing odds - 100 to 1 - to attain the unattainable.

"There's been a lot of hype surrounding Ride Like A Girl," Ms Manning said.

"Especially, as it's directed by Aussie actor Rachel Griffiths and boasts an all-star cast.

"We're certainly looking forward to it.

"It's truly an inspirational story.

"We're asking everyone to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm screening.

"There will be a glass of bubbly for those over the age of 18 as well."

Book online at www.majesticcinemas.com.au or at the box office.