Summary
Alexis is on top of the world until a tragic accident dashes her hopes and dreams of becoming a world-class figure skater. Only with the help of those who love her can she prove to the world - and herself - that she still has the potential to realize her dreams.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+18)
Critics 48Audiences 66GoodWatch 51
Metascore51
Tomatometer44%
Audience score69%
IMDb6.6
Letterboxd · 3 K ratings3.1/5
Running time
1 h 48 min
A typical length for dramas
typical 109108Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 51 more
Released
1978
December 31, 1978
48 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Academy Awards1979 to 1980
- Music (Original Song)1980Nominated
- Music (Original Song)1979Nominated
Golden Globe Awards1980
- Best Original Song1980Nominated
Rated
- PGUnited States
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism
and 4 more19 people
- Robby BensonNick Peterson
- Lynn-Holly JohnsonAlexis Winston
- Colleen DewhurstBeulah Smith
- Tom SkerrittMarcus Winston
- Jennifer WarrenDeborah Mackland
- David HuffmanBrian Dockett
- DRDiane ReillySandy
- CTCraig T. McCullenDoctor
- KUKelsey UffordCeciel Monchet
- LLLeonard LilyholmHockey Coach
- BFBrian FoleyChoreographer
- JBJean-Claude BleuzeFrench Coach
- TWTeresa WillmusAnnette Brashlout
- DHDiana HoldenX-Ray Technician
- MMMichelle McLeanSkater
- CWCarol WilliamsTV Producer
- TPTony PotterWaiter (uncredited)
- Joel ThingvallArena Spectator (uncredited)
- AGAntonino Garcia TonyDocumentary Film Crew Member (uncredited)
Directing · 1
- Donald Wrye Director, Writer
Writing · 1
- Gary L. Baim Writer
Production · 5
- Rosilyn Heller Executive Producer
- John Kemeny Producer
- Mike Fenton Casting
- Jane Feinberg Casting
- S. Rodger Olenicoff Co-Producer
Camera · 1
- Wilmer Butler Director of Photography
Editing · 3
- Michael Kahn Editor
- Maury Winetrobe Editor
- Melvin Shapiro Editor
Sound · 1
- Marvin Hamlisch Original Music Composer
Art · 2
- Joel Schiller Production Design
- Joanne MacDougall Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Richard Bruno Costume Design
- Bob Mills Makeup Artist
- Kathryn Blondell Hairstylist
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