Personal Effects (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2006, Personal Effects is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Issa López, running about 111 minutes. “A comedy about four young adults adrift in Mexico City.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At 18, fresh from high school, Marina, Ignacio, Adam and Mimi, school mates bonded by fate, shared a dream about adult life, a dream of fame, success, perfect skin and that one endless, true love that, surely, was waiting just around the corner for each one of them. But 30's arrived, and none of the sweet promises of youth was fulfilled. Alone, failed and frustrated, all four are forced to stop and look around to try to understand where it all went wrong, and find an emergency fix for their lives, before it's too late, and happiness escapes through their fingers forever. Secondary Effects is the bitter coming of age comedy that follows their steps in the search for lost dreams, lost hair and good sex, at least, if true love turns out to be a mirage.
Who’s in it. Personal Effects stars Marina de Tavira as Marina, Alejandra Gollas as Mimí, Arturo Barba as Adán and Pedro Izquierdo as Ignacio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Personal Effects has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Personal Effects page.
If you liked it. Fans of Personal Effects tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Personal Effects (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Personal Effects change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Personal Effects worth watching?
- Personal Effects holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Personal Effects?
- Personal Effects stars Marina de Tavira, Alejandra Gollas, Arturo Barba, Pedro Izquierdo and Irán Castillo.
- When was Personal Effects released?
- Personal Effects was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.