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Personal Best

Personal Best

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Personal Best
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1982-02-05
  • Runtime: 124 minutes
  • Rating: 5.9/10 (45 votes)
  • Budget: $16,000,000
  • Revenue: $5,700,000
  • Production Companies: Geffen Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4808
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway

as Chris Cahill

Patrice Donnelly

Patrice Donnelly

as Tory Skinner

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

as Terry Tingloff

Kenny Moore

Kenny Moore

as Denny Stites

Jim Moody

Jim Moody

as Roscoe Travis

Kari G. Peyton

Kari G. Peyton

as Penny Brill

Jodi Anderson

Jodi Anderson

as Nadia "Pooch" Anderson

Maren Seidler

Maren Seidler

as Tanya

Martha Watson

Martha Watson

as Sheila

Emily Dole

Emily Dole

as Maureen

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Trailers & Clips

Personal Best - Trailer

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Keywords

sportslesbian relationshipfemale homosexualityarm wrestlinglgbt athletelgbtathleticspentathlonolympic athletelesbianhurdles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Personal Best?

Personal Best is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1982-02-05.

Who are the main actors in Personal Best?

The main cast includes Mariel Hemingway, Patrice Donnelly, Scott Glenn, Kenny Moore, Jim Moody, .

Where can I watch Personal Best online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Personal Best is available.

Is Personal Best based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Personal Best?

Personal Best has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 45 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Personal Best?

The movie had a production budget of $16,000,000 and earned $5,700,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Personal Best?

The soundtrack was composed by Geffen Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Personal Best filmed?

Personal Best was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Personal Best?

The total runtime of Personal Best is 124 minutes.

Is Personal Best suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Personal Best?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Personal Best.

Does Personal Best have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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