Challenge of a Lifetime

★ 5.0(3)19851h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Russ Mayberry
Release date: 1985-02-14
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ABC

About Challenge of a Lifetime

Challenge of a Lifetime is a 1985 movie in the Drama, Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Russ Mayberry, starring Penny Marshall, Richard Gilliland and Jonathan Silverman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Challenge of a Lifetime in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nora Scoonover is 35, divorced, in debt and going nowhere when her 16 year-old son, Steven, runs away from camp and asks to spend the summer with her. Together they decide that she will enter the Ironman Triathlon competition in Hawaii, although she has not done any running since high school. The experience brings them together.

Cast

Penny Marshall

Nora Schoonover

Richard Gilliland

Will Brodsky

Jonathan Silverman

Steven Schoonover

Mary Woronov

Mary Garritee

Paul Gleason

John Schoonover

James Bergeson

Donald Turnquist

Bart Conner

Nancy Hogshead-Makar

Cathy Rigby

Dave Scott

Mark Spitz

Jim Lampley

Announcer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Challenge of a Lifetime in Germany?+

Challenge of a Lifetime is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Challenge of a Lifetime on Netflix?+

Challenge of a Lifetime is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Challenge of a Lifetime?+

Challenge of a Lifetime has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Challenge of a Lifetime?+

Challenge of a Lifetime stars Penny Marshall, Richard Gilliland, Jonathan Silverman, Mary Woronov and Paul Gleason.

When did Challenge of a Lifetime come out?+

Challenge of a Lifetime is a 1985 movie directed by Russ Mayberry.

What genre is Challenge of a Lifetime?+

Challenge of a Lifetime is Drama, Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed Challenge of a Lifetime?+

Challenge of a Lifetime was directed by Russ Mayberry.