Without Limits

Without Limits

PRE. The way he competed. The way he lived his life.

Directed by Robert Towne

Produced by Cruise/Wagner Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

1998117 min6.6 / 10

A biographical drama centered on the intense mentorship and personal bond between a driven young runner and his coach, exploring ambition, legacy, and the cost of excellence.

The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.

Questions people ask

  • Is Without Limits scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Without Limits violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Without Limits sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Without Limits easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Without Limits end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise15

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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