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Prefontaine

Prefontaine

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Prefontaine
1997 1h 46m6.5

Prefontaine

“He beat the odds... And became a legend!”

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It's the true-life story of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine, the exciting and sometimes controversial "James Dean of Track," whose spirit captured the heart of the nation! Cocky, charismatic, and tough, "Pre" was a running rebel who defied rules, pushed limits ... and smashed records ...

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DirectorSteve James
ScreenplayEugene Corr, Steve James
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 24, 1997
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 46m
Budget$8M
Revenue$589,304
Loss$7M
Rating⭐ 6.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.8 / 10
Votes87
GenresDrama, Romance
StudioHollywood Pictures

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Cast

Jared Leto

Jared Leto

Steve Prefontaine

R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Bill Bowerman

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Bill Dellinger

Breckin Meyer

Breckin Meyer

Pat Tyson

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

Elfriede Prefontaine

Amy Locane

Amy Locane

Nancy Alleman

Laurel Holloman

Laurel Holloman

Elaine Finley

Brian McGovern

Brian McGovern

Mac Wilkins

Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith

Curtis Cunningham

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Adrian Amadeus

Finnish Teammate

🎭

Laurence Ballard

O'Hara

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Ryan Brewer

12 Year Old Kid

Shannon Leto

Shannon Leto

Bar Patron

🎭

Robert Burke

Young Pre

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Kevin Calabro

3rd Airport Reporter

George Catalano

George Catalano

Patron #1

Wally Dalton

Wally Dalton

Dick Burke

🎭

Adam Fitzhugh

Thomas Becker

🎭

Jim Freeman

Patron #2

🎭

Peter Anthony Jacobs

Ray Prefontaine

Eric Keenleyside

Eric Keenleyside

James Buck

🎭

Stephen J. Lang

Bartender

🎭

Eric Liddell

Gary Powers

Henri Lubatti

Henri Lubatti

Frank Shorter

🎭

Michael Patten

Munich Stadium Official

Geoffrey Haley

Geoffrey Haley

German Soldier

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prefontaine

Where can I watch Prefontaine?

Prefontaine (1997) 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 Prefontaine about?

It's the true-life story of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine, the exciting and sometimes controversial "James Dean of Track," whose spirit captured the heart of the nation! Cocky, charismatic, and tough, "Pre" was a running rebel who defied rules, pushed limits ... and...

Who directed Prefontaine?

Prefontaine (1997) was directed by Steve James. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 46m, rated 6.5/10.

How long is Prefontaine?

Prefontaine runs 1h 46m (106 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.5/10 from 87 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is Prefontaine worth watching?

Prefontaine is rated 6.5/10 by 87 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.