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Personal Effects

Name: Personal Effects
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2009-03-05
Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates, Spencer Hudson, John Mann

2009 | 110 min | Drama, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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?

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$472K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Hollander

Michelle PfeifferLinda
Ashton KutcherWalter
Kathy BatesGloria
Spencer HudsonClay
John MannHank
David James LewisBruce
Rob LaBelleCamden
Aleks PaunovicTom
Brian MarkinsonFinneran
Sarah LindAnnie