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Personal Effects

2009Movie1 h 50 minR

DramaTV Movie
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–39%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The space between loss and love.

Walter is a rising star in the NCAA wrestling world until his life is ripped apart by the brutal murder of his sister. Returning home to console his mother Gloria he seeks vengeance on the man who is accused of the crime. A chance meeting with a beautiful mature woman gives him solace to the situation. Will this unlikely pairing bloom into a romance and heal a wound the world cannot see or will the loss of his sister push him over the edge?

Feels like

  • Grief and Healing
  • Small-Town Drama
  • Unexpected Romance
  • Emotional Connection
  • Character-Driven
  • Somber Atmosphere
  • Redemption
  • Finding Solace
  • Mourning

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
David Hollander
Written by
David Hollander, Rick Moody
Produced by
David Hollander, Kirk Shaw, Gil Netter
Music by
Jóhann Jóhannsson

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Facts

March 5, 2009 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
March 5, 2009
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Germany, United States
Box office
$471,645
Available in
49 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Personal Effects?"

Questions about Personal Effects

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Personal Effects?

PrimePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Personal Effects streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Personal Effects worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Personal Effects good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Personal Effects plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.