Review of Prefontaine (1997) by Sean G — 28 Nov 2007

R. Lee. Ermey was awesome, unlike the rest of the movie.

This review of Prefontaine (1997) was written by Sean G on 28 Nov 2007.

Prefontaine has generally received positive reviews.

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Really good movie. Great acting, great screenplay. It even kept you at the edge of your seat for a few minutes…

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Got me running soon after watching with new found inspiration. I love it…

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By Benjamin N (381) on 23 Aug 2011

Interesting story, that I knew nothing about until someone suggested I check this film out…

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By Sarah Boslaugh (544) for PopMatters (2,617) on 05 Jul 2018

Prefontaine is a thoroughly enjoyable movie, and that goes triple if you're a track fan…

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By Seth K (70) on 24 Jan 2010

Outstanding film! Definitely the most entertaining running film! One of the greatest sports films ever…

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By Zack L (107) on 30 Jul 2012

A must see for any track or cross country runner…

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By Samantha C (308) on 08 Jun 2008

True story of Steve Prefontaine the determined somewhat arrogant Oregon long distance running legend…

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By Gerry R (78) on 28 Jun 2008

As much as I love the story of Pre, this was just obviously shot in the 90s…

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By Poop S (4) on 23 Jul 2008

Great movie! sad story, but you get to see JARED LETO!! and he's HOT…

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By Cynthia S (730) on 04 Oct 2010

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