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Perfect Body

  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.4K
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Amy Jo Johnson in Perfect Body (1997)
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A teenage gymnast is accepted to an elite training center in Seattle to train for the Olympics. After being criticized for her weight, she begins a regimen of purging and starving herself.A teenage gymnast is accepted to an elite training center in Seattle to train for the Olympics. After being criticized for her weight, she begins a regimen of purging and starving herself.A teenage gymnast is accepted to an elite training center in Seattle to train for the Olympics. After being criticized for her weight, she begins a regimen of purging and starving herself.

  • Director
    • Douglas Barr
  • Writer
    • Melissa Gould
  • Stars
    • Amy Jo Johnson
    • Brett Cullen
    • Wendie Malick
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Douglas Barr
    • Writer
      • Melissa Gould
    • Stars
      • Amy Jo Johnson
      • Brett Cullen
      • Wendie Malick
    • 18User reviews
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    Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson
    • Andie Bradley
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Coach David Blair
    Wendie Malick
    Wendie Malick
    • Janet Bradley
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Elliot Bradley
    Tara Boger
    • Leslie Reynolds
    Ron Melendez
    Ron Melendez
    • Josh
    Julie Patzwald
    Julie Patzwald
    • Holly Simmons
    Cathy Rigby
    Cathy Rigby
    • Brenda Gray
    Michelle Skalnik
    • Kate
    Nicole McKay
    Nicole McKay
    • Varsity Cheerleader
    Jane Perry
    Jane Perry
    • Ms. Darrington
    Alf Humphreys
    Alf Humphreys
    • Medic
    • (as Alf Humphries)
    Jeremy Guilbaut
    Jeremy Guilbaut
    • Guy in Hallway
    • (as Jeremy Guibaut)
    Judith Maxie
    • Doctor in Hospital
    Chelsea Hobbs
    Chelsea Hobbs
    • New Gymnast
    • Director
      • Douglas Barr
    • Writer
      • Melissa Gould
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews18

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    erazer79

    About a girl who becomes obsessed with losing weight to achieve her goal.

    The film is very good. The main actress acted very well and so did the actor, whose character's name was Josh. His real name is Ron. The film correctly portrays the sacrifices and hard work an olympic trainee has to go through. It also deals with the common practice among young girls of eating then vomiting just to lose weight and be smart.
    MrLyle

    Very good

    I've seen the mowvie and I think it was very good. You could be Andy and feel how she's was feeling. I think the only problems was that it was sometimes like a soap-opera. You've really felt how Andy was pushed from all sides. And how she get Bulemia anerosa.

    Very good movie ! You should have seen it !
    Vickiefriends

    A 'perfect' portrayal. Well Done!!

    I have seen this film many times, and it still upsets me the thought that people have to lose so much weight, just to be accepted into society. I think Hollywood need to make more films about young people with anorexia/bulimia to maybe help the millions of young people in the world with these illnesses. It is a brilliant film, and I would recommend it to anyone.
    BettieTeese

    Perfect Portrayal of the Extreme Lengths A Girl Will Go to for the Perfect Body

    This film could be used to educate young girls and their parents about deadly eating disorders.Beautiful actress Amy Jo Johnson of Power Rangers fame,brilliantly plays the role of a young girl passionate about being a gymnast,but is brainwashed into believing that unless she is dangerously thin,she'll never be successful.Johnson's character becomes obsessed with her weight and soon begins to fall into dangerous habits of throwing up everything she consumes to not eating at all.Her bulimia quickly leads to anorexia,and a frighteningly thin Johnson's health begins to fail,sparking concern for those who care about her.The film is a decent portrayal of how eating disorders orginate and could be useful for anyone who suspects someone they care about suffers from bulimia or anorexia.
    10Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    Very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the consequences of being anorexic

    PERFECT BODY, in my opinion, is a very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the consequences of being anorexic. Anytime Andie (Amy Jo Johnson) threw up, I wanted to vomit myself. It's kind of hard to explain why. If you ask me, she should have been more cooperative about things. However, I did enjoy seeing her do her gymnastics routines as well as get lectured by her parents. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say, "If you ask me, PERFECT BODY really shows you how being anorexic or bulimic can affect a person's body. " Now, in conclusion, I recommend this movie to everyone who hasn't seen it. You're in for some tears and a good time, so the next time it's on TV, kick back with a friend and watch it.

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    • Trivia
      The poster in the locker room when Andie first arrives in her new gym is of Daniela Silivas, a Romanian gymnast who competed in the 1988 Olympics.
    • Quotes

      Andie Bradley: Mom, this is my dream, okay? And I am not ready to give it up yet.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Space Between Kimberly & Amy Jo (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      State of Mind
      Written by Merril Bainbridge and Seiw

      Performed by Merril Bainbridge

      Courtesy of Universal Records

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    FAQ1

    • Why is that the DvD cover give Andie "main character" a different name than her actual character name; Andie Bradley/ Andie Burton

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Medaljens baksida
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • The Polone-Winer Company
      • NBC Studios
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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