Prefontaine (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Prefontaine is a drama and romance film directed by Steve James, running about 106 minutes. “He beat the odds... And became a legend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 smashed records ...
Who’s in it. Prefontaine stars Jared Leto as Steve Prefontaine, R. Lee Ermey as Bill Bowerman, Ed O'Neill as Bill Dellinger and Breckin Meyer as Pat Tyson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Prefontaine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $589.3K 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 Prefontaine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prefontaine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prefontaine (1997)?
- In US, Prefontaine 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 Prefontaine worth watching?
- Prefontaine holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prefontaine?
- Prefontaine stars Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer and Lindsay Crouse.
- When was Prefontaine released?
- Prefontaine was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.