Personal Effects
“The space between loss and love.”
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?
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UK Trailer 2021Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-22
Top Cast
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Linda
Ashton Kutcher
Walter
Kathy Bates
Gloria
Spencer Hudson
Clay
John Mann
Hank
David James Lewis
Bruce
Rob LaBelle
Camden
Aleks Paunovic
Tom
Brian Markinson
Finneran
Sarah Lind
Annie
Alissa Skovbye
Beth
Kyle Toy
Jose
Dean Wray
Larry
Brock Johnson
Mark
Mary Black
Peggy
Sarah Strange
Janet
Jay Brazeau
Martin
Jake LeDoux
Maloni
Release History & Theatrical Window
Iowa City, Iowa
Festival / Special Debut
March 5, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$472K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hollander
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hollander
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- Personal Effects
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $472K
- Production Studios
- Picture Park, Cinéfilm AG, Insight Film Studios, TADORA Filmproduktions, Three Rivers Entertainment, Netter Productions, Voltage Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hollander
David Hollander, Rick Moody
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Elliot Davis
Lori Jane Coleman
Stanton W. Kamens, Lindsay MacAdam, Shannon McA'Nulty, Tim McGrath, Gil Netter
Department Leadership Roster
David Hollander
Screenplay
Shannon McA'Nulty
Producer
Gil Netter
Producer
Kirk Shaw
Producer
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Original Music Composer
Lori Jane Coleman
Editor
Owen Walstrom
Stunt Coordinator
Steven McMichael
Stunt Coordinator
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
David Hollander
Producer
David Hollander
Director
Renée Reâd
Production Design
Judy L. Ruskin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Effects
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What is Personal Effects 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 directed Personal Effects?
Personal Effects was directed by David Hollander.
Who stars in Personal Effects?
The principal cast of Personal Effects includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates, Spencer Hudson, John Mann.
When was Personal Effects released and how long is it?
Personal Effects was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Personal Effects make at the box office?
Personal Effects grossed $472K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Personal Effects?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Personal Effects was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Personal Effects?
Personal Effects holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).