Personal Effects (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2005, Personal Effects is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Michael M. Scott, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. An attorney is trying to solve her younger brother's mysterious disappearance while simultaneously helping a new friend rid herself of a stalker. As she begins to uncover the truth, it turns out that the seemingly separate situations are actually connected.

Who’s in it. Personal Effects stars Penelope Ann Miller as Bonnie Locke, Laura Mennell as Nicole Forester, Christopher Judge as Nate Wall and Casper Van Dien as Chris Locke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Personal Effects has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Personal Effects (2005)?
In US, Personal Effects is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Personal Effects worth watching?
Personal Effects holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Personal Effects?
Personal Effects stars Penelope Ann Miller, Laura Mennell, Christopher Judge, Casper Van Dien and William MacDonald.
When was Personal Effects released?
Personal Effects was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.