Personal Effects(2009)
The space between loss and love.
Personal Effects Synopsis
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?
Personal Effects (2009) is a drama film directed by David Hollander, released on March 5, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates and Spencer Hudson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- David Hollander
- Writers:
- David Hollander, Rick Moody
- Producers:
- Christian Arnold-Beutel, Shannon McA'Nulty, Brian Moraga
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Production:
- Picture Park, Cinéfilm AG, Insight Film Studios, TADORA Filmproduktions, Three Rivers Entertainment, Netter Productions, Voltage Pictures
- Revenue:
- $471,645
- Status:
- Released
Personal Effects (2009) Trailer
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Personal Effects Videos & Clips
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Personal Effects Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Linda
Ashton Kutcher
as Walter
Kathy Bates
as Gloria
- Spencer Hudson
Spencer Hudson
as Clay
John Mann
as Hank
David James Lewis
as Bruce
Rob LaBelle
as Camden
Aleks Paunovic
as Tom
Brian Markinson
as Finneran
Sarah Lind
as Annie
Alissa Skovbye
as Beth
- Kyle Toy
Kyle Toy
as Jose
Key crew
Directed by David Hollander, written by David Hollander and Rick Moody, produced by Christian Arnold-Beutel, Shannon McA'Nulty and Brian Moraga.
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Personal Effects Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 140 ratings.
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Personal Effects – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Personal Effects online?
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Personal Effects (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Personal Effects?
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The main cast of Personal Effects (2009) includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates, Spencer Hudson and John Mann. The film was directed by David Hollander. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Personal Effects released?
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Personal Effects was released on March 5, 2009 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Personal Effects worth watching?
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Personal Effects (2009) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Personal Effects?
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