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Without Limits (1998): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Without Limits is a 1998 biographical drama directed by Robert Towne, starring Donald Sutherland, Matthew Lillard and Jeremy Sisto. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $777,423 worldwide on a $25 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) at the Golden Globes 1999. IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
worldwide gross
$777.4K
award nomination
1
budget
$25M
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Without Limits (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Robert Towne
Genres
Biography , Drama , Sport
Original language
English
Budget
$25M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Without Limits About?

The premise of Without Limits without spoilers.

Steve Prefontaine, a talented and unconventional track star at the University of Oregon, pursues his Olympic dreams in 1972. His passionate nature and unique training methods often put him at odds with his coach, Bill Bowerman. Despite their differences, a strong and supportive bond develops between them, pushing Steve to achieve his full potential. During this pivotal time, he also experiences a romantic connection with Mary, whose presence significantly impacts his life and journey.

Without Limits Themes & Keywords

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  • car crash
  • death of protagonist
  • 1970s
  • coach
  • athlete
  • runner
  • munich 1972 summer olympics
  • year 1972
  • stadium
  • munich germany
  • running
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
+38 more
  • death in a car accident
  • chanting someone's name
  • nonlinear timeline
  • based on true story
  • american sportsman
  • american athlete
  • track and field
  • sex scene
  • flirting
  • bleeding foot
  • mother son relationship
  • running shoes
  • slow motion scene
  • cheering crowd
  • university of oregon
  • flashback
  • determination
  • american abroad
  • told in flashback
  • hostage crisis
  • applause
  • eulogy
  • oregon
  • 1972 summer olympics
  • athletics
  • competition
  • medal
  • champion
  • bar
  • kiss
  • party
  • anger
  • rain
  • argument
  • foot injury
  • building on fire
  • church
  • blonde
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Cast & crew

Without Limits Cast

Donald Sutherland leads the cast, with Matthew Lillard and Jeremy Sisto. Directed by Robert Towne; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Without Limits Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Without Limits 7.2/10.

Box office

Without Limits Box Office & Budget

Without Limits grossed $777,423 worldwide on a $25 million budget.

1998 box office

Worldwide gross

$777.4K

US & Canada
$777.4K
Budget
$25M
Awards

Without Limits Awards & Nominations

Without Limits earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) at the Golden Globes 1999.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Without Limits Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Without Limits.

Without Limits
Cars

Cars in Without Limits

4 cars on screen, including the 1995 Chevrolet Corsica and the BMW Z3 E36/7.

  • 1995 Chevrolet Corsica in Without Limits 1995 Chevrolet Corsica Important role
  • BMW Z3 E36/7 in Without Limits BMW Z3 E36/7 Minor role
  • 1997 Ford Mustang in Without Limits 1997 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • 1997 GMC Suburban in Without Limits 1997 GMC Suburban Minor role
Details

Without Limits Also Known As

Also known as “Fun without limits”.

Also known as
  • Fun without limits

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FAQ

Without Limits FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Without Limits, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Without Limits?

Without Limits runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Without Limits released?

Without Limits was released on September 11, 1998.

Who directed Without Limits?

Without Limits was directed by Robert Towne.

More films by Robert Towne

Who is in the cast of Without Limits?

Without Limits stars Donald Sutherland, Matthew Lillard and Jeremy Sisto, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Without Limits make at the box office?

Without Limits grossed $777,423 worldwide on a budget of $25 million.

How is Without Limits rated?

Without Limits has 7.2/10 on IMDb.

Was Without Limits nominated for any awards?

Without Limits received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Without Limits have a post-credit scene?

No. Without Limits has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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