Personal Effects (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2009, Personal Effects is a drama film directed by David Hollander, running about 110 minutes. “The space between loss and love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Walter is a rising star in the NCAA wrestling world until his life is ripped apart by the brutal murder of his sister. Returning home to console his mother Gloria he seeks vengeance on the man who is accused of the crime. A chance meeting with a beautiful mature woman gives him solace to the situation. Will this unlikely pairing bloom into a romance and heal a wound the world cannot see or will the loss of his sister push him over the edge?
Who’s in it. Personal Effects stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Linda, Ashton Kutcher as Walter, Kathy Bates as Gloria and Spencer Hudson as Clay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Personal Effects has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $471.6K at the box office.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Personal Effects (2009)?
- 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, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.0 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 Effects?
- Personal Effects stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates, Spencer Hudson and John Mann.
- When was Personal Effects released?
- Personal Effects was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.
