Billy Crudup,
Donald Sutherland,
Monica Potter,
Jeremy Sisto,
Matthew Lillard
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One of two filmed biographies of late track star Steve Prefontaine to be produced in the late '90s, Without Limits comes from director Robert Towne, who previously took a stab at the track-star drama ... read more
DVD Release Date: February 16, 1999
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June 16, 2011Without 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.... read more
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April 21, 2007Excellent performances from both Donald Sutherland and Billy Crudup. Good movie...
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September 28, 2011Of course I have bias, postively towards this movie considering that I am a runner. He is a running legend most definitely.
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February 21, 2011I love running, and I think this movie has been done well. But for my family & friends that don't run, this movie held absolutely no interest. They quickly got bored, unfortunately.
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October 25, 2008There is a tendency to release movies in pairs. Forget about the other Steve Prefontaine movie. This is the "Prestige" of the Pre bio-pics
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October 21, 2008During my 26 years of running the 800 meters, my Track Coach always called me the female Prefontaine! This movie is the true story of the best and gifted Long Distance Runner ever which will truly inspire you in everyday life!
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July 15, 2008ends in the most horrible way with pre dying in his prime of running but is a very good and inspiring life story :)
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June 2, 2008Steve Prefontaine is my favorite American Athlete! This movie does a great job at telling his story and teaching the lessons he left behind.
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November 3, 2007This Movie weas amazing. Although at times crud with words, Pre shows us and tells us thing that will make you go, "Wow" and when you see him run your mouth will drop the floor. As a XC runner I was glued to the screen as Pre ran on by...
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August 3, 2007This one is better than "Prefontaine," and I think Billy Crudup looks more like the real Prefontaine too.
Critic Reviews
August 5, 2008
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine
August 5, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety
With a very good part for a change, Sutherland invests the imposing Bowerman with a host of subtly expressed attitudes toward his most illustrious charge. Full Review
July 21, 2005
Louis B. Parks, Houston Chronicle
Without Limits wins as a sports film precisely because it's not really about sports or a great victory. Full Review
July 12, 2002
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Without Limits is an admirable departure from the norm, but its greatest strength doubles as an undermining weakness. Full Review
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
As Pre, Billy Crudup is dynamite -- a magnetic star presence who's unafraid to show how Pre's drive also makes him a bit of a prick.
February 14, 2001
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Towne's most important contribution, aside from his gift for structure and willingness to direct this story in a classic, straight-ahead manner, is the power of his words. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Paul Tatara, CNN.com
Definitely has its problems, but it's still one of the best sports movies I've ever seen. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Its wisdom, and clearly Mr. Towne's, lies in the film's way of filtering a young man's headstrong nature through an older man's more rueful point of view. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Sutherland's performance is the film's treasure. Full Review
January 1, 2000
David Denby, New York Magazine
Beautifully made and features a marvelous performance by Donald Sutherland as the track coach Bill Bowerman, but the movie is no more than moderately interesting. Full Review
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