Without Limits

1998, Biography, 1h 57m

39 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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This drama about American track star and hero Steve Prefontaine intelligently looks at the character of this oft mythologized athlete and features a fantastic performance by Donald Sutherland as Prefontaine's trainer. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Before Steve Prefontaine (Billy Crudup) makes it to the 1972 Olympics in Munich, he is an unlikely track star at the University of Oregon. At school, after Steve initially clashes with coach Bill Bowerman (Donald Sutherland) over his style of front-running -- running the race at maximum speed from beginning to end -- he develops a strong bond with the man. Steve also has a profound effect on a beautiful co-ed named Mary (Monica Potter), who becomes the object of his affection.

Rating:

PG-13
Genre:

Biography
Original Language:

English
Director:

Robert Towne
Producer:

Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner
Writer:

Robert Towne, Kenny Moore
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 11, 1998 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 16, 1999
Box Office (Gross USA):

$777.4K
Runtime:

1h 57m
Distributor:

Warner Bros.
Sound Mix:

Surround, DTS, SDDS, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Billy Crudup
Steve Prefontaine

Donald Sutherland
Bill Bowerman

Monica Potter
Mary Marckx

Jeremy Sisto
Frank Shorter

Matthew Lillard
Roscoe Devine

Billy Burke
Kenny Moore

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Critic Reviews for Without Limits

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Full Review… Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly

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Audience Reviews for Without Limits

Jun 16, 2011

Without Limits is an average sports biopic that features strong performances from Billy Crudup and Donald Sutherland. Not as powerful or captivating as it should have been, but the performances from the leads hold it up. Donald Sutherland is an under appreciated actor in my book. He is one of my favorites and never ceases to amaze me with his performances. It was also cool to see Matthew Lillard in a small role. He too is very under appreciated, although he may have brought some of that upon himself with the Scooby-Doo movies.

Melvin W Super Reviewer
Jan 16, 2008

So that's how Nike shoes got started!

Ida K Super Reviewer
Apr 21, 2007

Excellent performances from both Donald Sutherland and Billy Crudup. Good movie...

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