Movie

Second Serve

★ 5.3(7)19862h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Page
Release date: 1986-01-01
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lorimar Telepictures

About Second Serve

Second Serve is a 1986 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Anthony Page, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam and William Russ. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Second Serve in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Fact-based story about tennis pro Renee Richards, whose player status was challenged in 1976 when it was revealed that she was a trans woman. Flashback to 1964 before she was out as trans, a successful New York doctor with a great lifestyle, a flashy girl friend, and a secret life. Her psychiatrist mother refuses to deal with her and sends her to a colleague who diagnoses with a psychotic gender confusion, which he says can be unlearned. After a failed marriage and parenthood, she comes out as trans, with a new life in California.

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Renee Richards

Martin Balsam

Dr. Beck

William Russ

Josh

Alice Krige

Gwen

Louise Fletcher

Dr. Sadie M. Bishop

Kerrie Keane

Meriam

Richard Venture

Dr. David Bradley

Reni Santoni

Dr. Roberto Granato

Jeff Corey

Dr. Harry Benjamin

Alan Feinstein

Bill

Nina van Pallandt

Danielle

Michael Cavanaugh

Gene Scott

Themes & keywords

biography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Second Serve in Canada?+

Second Serve is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Second Serve on Netflix?+

Second Serve is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Second Serve?+

Second Serve has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Second Serve?+

Second Serve stars Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ, Alice Krige and Louise Fletcher.

When did Second Serve come out?+

Second Serve is a 1986 movie directed by Anthony Page.

What genre is Second Serve?+

Second Serve is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Second Serve?+

Second Serve was directed by Anthony Page.