FEATURE FILM

Second Serve

5.3/10
TMDB7 votes
Original: 98 min

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.

Genres: ,
Cast: , , , ,

More like this

THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Second Serve

Second Serve (1986) is a film in the drama, tv movie genres. Directed by . The cast includes Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ, Alice Krige.

Released
Original language
Runtime
98 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Lorimar Telepictures
Directors
Writers
Gavin Lambert

Second Serve cast & characters

Audience reviews

5.3/10 from 7 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

No review excerpts are available for this title yet.

Questions about Second Serve

What is Second Serve about?

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.

Who stars in Second Serve?

Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ, Alice Krige, Louise Fletcher, Kerrie Keane. See the cast cards above for character names.

How can I watch Second Serve online?

Use Watch movie to open the external player, or expand Other ways to watch for alternative viewing information. Playback availability is controlled by the provider and can change. A catalogue listing does not confirm a playable stream.

Does Second Serve have subtitles or dubbed audio?

Check the audio and subtitle controls inside the loaded player. Original language and production details describe the title; they do not confirm which tracks a provider offers.

Is Second Serve free to watch?

Browsing title information on Movies New Online is free. External players may show advertisements. Check the player provider for its current availability and terms.