Synopsis
Based on the life of Olympic hopeful Steve Prefontaine, a long distance runner who lived in Oregon and died young.
Scores
Overall Score
41.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
39.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
28.8%
Review Aggregate
66.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 53% of 34 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, emotional, stylized. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Leto | 1997 | $385,000 | $753,000 | (est) |
| R. Lee Ermey | 1997 | $237,000 | $463,000 | (est) |
| Ed O'Neill | 1997 | $178,000 | $349,000 | (est) |
| Amy Locane | 1997 | $146,000 | $285,000 | (est) |
| Lindsay Crouse | 1997 | $125,000 | $244,000 | (est) |
| Breckin Meyer | 1997 | $110,000 | $215,000 | (est) |
| Laurel Holloman | 1997 | $99,000 | $193,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score56.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes7,879
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $589,304 | $1,151,805 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $589,304 | $1,151,805 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $294,652 | $575,902 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $7,191,000 | $14,054,933 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $9,607,000 | $18,777,046 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $235,722 | $460,722 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $17,328,374 | $33,868,603 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $8,000,000 | $15,636,137 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $471,000 (est) | $920,578 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $693,000 | $1,354,480 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $1,245,000 | $2,433,374 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $1,600,000 | $3,127,227 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $12,009,000 | $23,471,796 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $5,319,374 | $10,396,807 |
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