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Personal Best

Personal Best

Personal Best
1982 2h 4m5.9

Personal Best

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

Drama
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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.

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DirectorRobert Towne
ScreenplayRobert Towne
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 5, 1982
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 4m
Budget$16M
Revenue$6M
Loss$10M
Rating⭐ 5.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.3 / 10
Votes51
GenresDrama
StudioGeffen Pictures

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Cast

Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway

Chris Cahill

🎭

Patrice Donnelly

Tory Skinner

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Terry Tingloff

🎭

Kenny Moore

Denny Stites

Jim Moody

Jim Moody

Roscoe Travis

🎭

Kari G. Peyton

Penny Brill

🎭

Jodi Anderson

Nadia "Pooch" Anderson

🎭

Maren Seidler

Tanya

🎭

Martha Watson

Sheila

🎭

Emily Dole

Maureen

🎭

Pam Spencer

Jan

🎭

Deby Laplante

Trish

🎭

Mitzi McMillin

Laura

🎭

Jan Glotzer

Karen

🎭

Jan Van Reenen

Yelovitch

🎭

Allan Feuerbach

Zenk

🎭

Jane Frederick

Fern Wadkins

🎭

Cindy Gilbert

Charlene Benveniste

🎭

Marlene Harmon

Pam Burnside

🎭

Linda Waltman

Debbie Floyd

🎭

Cindy Banks

Kim Stone

🎭

Milan Tiff

Willie Lee

🎭

Earl Bell

Randy Van Zile

Larry Pennell

Larry Pennell

Rick Cahill

Luana Anders

Luana Anders

Rita Cahill

George De La Pena

George De La Pena

Raoul

Robert Patten

Robert Patten

Colin Sales

🎭

Margaret Ellison

Nellie Bowdeen

🎭

Charlie Jones

Television Announcer #1

🎭

Frank Shorter

Television Announcer #2

🎭

Jim Tracy

Duane

🎭

Janet Hake

Waitress

🎭

Sharon Brazell

Hostess

🎭

Susan Brownell

Women's Team Member

🎭

Desiree Gauthier

Women's Team Member

🎭

Sharon Hatfield

Women's Team Member

🎭

Linda Hightower

Women's Team Member

🎭

Joan Russell

Women's Team Member

🎭

Themis Zambrzycki

Women's Team Member

🎭

Clim Jackson

Men's Team Member

🎭

John Smith

Men's Team Member

🎭

Chuck DeBus

Coach

🎭

Gregory Clayton

Trainer

🎭

David Edington

Waiter

🎭

Robert Horn

Water Polo Coach

🎭

Wendell Ray

P.A. Announcer

Len Dawson

Len Dawson

Football Announcer

🎭

Leroy R. Perry Jr.

Chiropractor

Richard Martini

Richard Martini

Meet Manager

🎭

Andrew Traister

Olympic Official (uncredited)

🎭

Timothy M. Hill

Track Fan (uncredited)

🎭

Jim Vitti

Track Fan (uncredited)

🎭

Dave Wang

Track Fan (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Best

Where can I watch Personal Best?

Personal Best (1982) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Personal Best about?

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,...

Who directed Personal Best?

Personal Best (1982) was directed by Robert Towne. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 2h 4m, rated 5.9/10.

How long is Personal Best?

Personal Best runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.9/10 from 51 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Personal Best worth watching?

Personal Best is rated 5.9/10 by 51 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.