Personal Best (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1982, Personal Best is a drama film directed by Robert Towne, running about 124 minutes. “When you run into yourself you run into feelings you never thought you had” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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, however, becomes complicated when Chris' improvement causes them to be competitors for the Olympic team.
Who’s in it. Personal Best stars Mariel Hemingway as Chris Cahill, Scott Glenn as Terry Tingloff, Patrice Donnelly as Tory Skinner and Kenny Moore as Denny Stites, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Personal Best has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Personal Best page.
If you liked it. Fans of Personal Best tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Personal Best (1982)?
- In US, Personal Best is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Personal Best worth watching?
- Personal Best holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Personal Best?
- Personal Best stars Mariel Hemingway, Scott Glenn, Patrice Donnelly, Kenny Moore and Jim Moody.
- When was Personal Best released?
- Personal Best was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.