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In this sports melodrama that boldly illustrates the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, Lynn-Holly Johnson plays Iowa farm girl Alexis Winston, who has a God-given talent for ice skating. With... read more read more... the encouragement and training of the local ice-skating rink operator Beulah Smith (Colleen Dewhurst), she manages to win the first prize trophy at a regional ice-skating competition. At the competition, she is spotted by Olympic coach Deborah Machland (Jennifer Warren), who promotes her as an underdog competitor, and she skyrockets to fame. Her career is going like gangbusters, until she is blinded in a freak accident. But with the help of her caring boyfriend Nick (Robby Benson) and her encouraging father Marcus (Tom Skerritt), she overcomes her depression just in time to prove herself at a major competition. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Donald Wrye

Release Date: January 1, 1978

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DVD Release Date: May 1, 2001

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  • January 5, 2011
    Another teen movie which was a pre-cursor to the 80s teen craze, this one is a drama, and an overly dramatic one at that. First of all, I don't care much for sports related movies anyway, but this combines a sports movie and a melodrama. It could have been a great movie if it h... read moread toned down the melodrama a bit, and added a bit of comedy. The romance is good, though.
  • December 7, 2010
    A story that will inspire anyone to stop at nothing to reach their dreams! :) I love this movie!!! :) I can watch it over and over again! :) Robby Benson is soooo cute and so is Lynn Holly Johnson!!! :) I love Robby Benson. :) Love this so much! :)
  • May 5, 2010
    Because I always believe in the underdog overcoming any and all obstacles, I liked it. : )
  • May 22, 2011
    When I was 10 or 11 years old, I was obsessed with this movie. So much so that I had to have an ice skating birthday party. Which was when I found out I *don't* have a natural talent for ice skating.
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    January 16, 2012
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    Very good old fashioned movie about love and triumph over tragedy. Fairly good acting and a wonderful ending! Only quibble: Lexi's voice is so baby-ish and whiney!
  • February 22, 2008
    I didn't know quite what to rate this...sometimes these 70's and 80's films are so dated it's hard to overlook their flaws. This was a very touching story once I got through the first half...the second half was good and I shed a few tears at the end...it killed me when she said ... read more"Here's for you Mom". And without Robby Benson I don't know if I would have liked it as much.
  • December 21, 2007
    Ok, movie. Liked Robby Benson's character, but I still can't believe he did the voice of Beast in Beauty and the Beast. Hated the girl who played Lexie, she was a terrible actress!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • May 23, 2007
    Robby Benson makes this movie special and his acting is so noteworthy. Wonderful story, beautiful music.
  • May 13, 2007
    this is an amazing love story based on a true story. A very encouraging show that expresses no matter what happens..go on. Love the Theme song"PLease don't let this feeling end".
  • April 28, 2007
    Please don't let this feeling end...Looking through the eyes of love. Ok, a little cheesey, skater goes blind..came out the year I was born.

Critic Reviews


Austin Kennedy
May 12, 2012
Austin Kennedy, Sin Magazine

The film's highlights are the figure skating scenes, which are well choreographed and shot. But unfortunately, the film has to have a typical Hollywood story that is about as generic as Crispy Rice. Full Review

Heather Boerner
December 18, 2010
Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media

Schmaltzy classic skating movie for romantics. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
January 27, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Ice Castles lifts our spirits by giving a glimpse into the human side of an exciting sport. Full Review

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Janet Maslin
May 9, 2005
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Emanuel Levy
June 13, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Lori Hoffman
January 5, 2005
Lori Hoffman, Atlantic City Weekly

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Kit Bowen
August 1, 2004
Kit Bowen, Hollywood.com

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Nell Minow
October 4, 2003
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

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