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Personal Best

1982Movie2 h 4 minR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic71–Rotten Tomatoes74%52%

A romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

When you run into yourself you run into feelings you never thought you had.

Young sprinter Chris Cahill is having difficulty reaching her potential as an athlete, until she meets established track star Tory Skinner. As Tory and her coach help Chris with her training, the two women form friendship that evolves into a romantic relationship. Their intimacy, however, becomes complicated when Chris' improvement causes them to be competitors for the Olympic team.

Feels like

  • Lesbian Romance
  • Sports Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Olympic Trials
  • Psychological Depth
  • Intense Competition
  • Personal Growth
  • 1980s Culture

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Robert Towne
Written by
Robert Towne
Produced by
Robert Towne
Music by
Jack Nitzsche, Jill Fraser

Everyone

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Facts

February 5, 1982 · 2 h 4 min · R

Released
February 5, 1982
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

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

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Where can I stream Personal Best?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Personal Best from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Personal Best worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is Personal Best good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Personal Best a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 36% of its budget.