Personal Effects

Walter is a professional wrestler who returns to his hometown to support his family after the brutal murder of his sister. While dealing with his grief and a desire for revenge, he meets Linda, an older woman who is also mourning the death of her husband. The two form a bond through their shared trauma and develop a romantic relationship as they navigate the legal proceedings surrounding the deaths of their loved ones.

The drama was written and directed by David Hollander, marking the first of two films he directed before Ray Donovan: The Movie. The cast features Michelle Pfeiffer as Linda, Ashton Kutcher as Walter, and Kathy Bates as Gloria. This international production involved companies from Germany, Canada, and the United States.

Audience reception for the film was moderate, with a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 9,500 votes and a 6/10 on TMDB from 143 votes. These scores are notably higher than the rating from film critics, which stands at 3.9/10 across 344 reviews.