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Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story

7.119961h 27mPGMovieDramaTV Movie

Story about a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatens both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.

DirectorJan Egleson
WriterSusan Arnout Smith
ProducersDavid R. Ginsburg·Karen S. Shapiro

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jan Egleson

CBCrystal Bernard
Crystal Bernard
Ellen Hart Pena
EMEsai Morales
Esai Morales
Federico Pena
CSCasey Sander
Casey Sander
Dave Shattuck
TATom Atkins
Tom Atkins
Henry Hart
AR
Amy Reece
Chris Hart
SKShirley Knight
Shirley Knight
Joan Hart
STSheila Ivy Traister
Sheila Ivy Traister
Terry
LJ
Liz Jury
Dean

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Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story?

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story is streaming on HBO Max in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story on Netflix?

No, Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story for free?

Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story is available on HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story based on a true story?

Yes — Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).