Prefontaine(1997)
He beat the odds... And became a legend!
Prefontaine Synopsis
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 ...
Prefontaine (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Steve James, released on January 24, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill and Breckin Meyer. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve James
- Writers:
- Eugene Corr, Steve James
- Producers:
- Jon Lutz, Mark Doonan, Irby Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Gilbert
- Composer:
- Mason Daring
- Production:
- Hollywood Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $589,304
- Status:
- Released
Prefontaine (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Prefontaine before you stream it.
Prefontaine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jared Leto
as Steve Prefontaine
R. Lee Ermey
as Bill Bowerman
Ed O'Neill
as Bill Dellinger
Breckin Meyer
as Pat Tyson
Lindsay Crouse
as Elfriede Prefontaine
Amy Locane
as Nancy Alleman
Laurel Holloman
as Elaine Finley
Brian McGovern
as Mac Wilkins
Kurtwood Smith
as Curtis Cunningham
- Adrian Amadeus
Adrian Amadeus
as Finnish Teammate
- Laurence Ballard
Laurence Ballard
as O'Hara
- Ryan Brewer
Ryan Brewer
as 12 Year Old Kid
Key crew
Directed by Steve James, written by Eugene Corr and Steve James, produced by Jon Lutz, Mark Doonan and Irby Smith.
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Prefontaine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 91 ratings.
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Prefontaine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prefontaine online?
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Prefontaine (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Prefontaine?
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The main cast of Prefontaine (1997) includes Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer and Lindsay Crouse. The film was directed by Steve James. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prefontaine released?
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Prefontaine was released on January 24, 1997 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Prefontaine worth watching?
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Prefontaine (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Prefontaine?
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Yes. The official Prefontaine trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.