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Positive I.D. 1986

★ 5.913 votes95 min📅 1986-10-28

"Never assume anything"

In *Positive I.D. (1986)*, Dallas housewife Julie Kenner confronts the lingering scars of a violent assault a year after the fact. Unable to move forward, she spirals into a desperate quest for reinvention, crafting new identities from strangers' names and birthdays.

Director: Andy Anderson

Cast

Stephanie Rascoe Myers
Stephanie Rascoe Myers
Julie Kenner / Bobbie King
John S. Davies
John S. Davies
Don Kenner
Steven Fromholz
Steven Fromholz
Roy Mercer
Lauren Lane
Lauren Lane
Dana
Gail Cronauer
Gail Cronauer
Melissa
John Williamson
Scotty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Positive I.D. (1986) about?

After a brutal attack leaves her emotionally shattered, a Dallas housewife attempts to reclaim her life by assuming the identities of strangers. The film follows her harrowing journey as she grapples with trauma, isolation, and the blurred line between victim and survivor.

Who directed Positive I.D.?

Andy Anderson directed *Positive I.D.*, a gritty crime-drama that dives deep into psychological and emotional turmoil.

Who stars in Positive I.D.?

The film features Stephanie Rascoe Myers in the lead role, alongside John S. Davies, Steven Fromholz, Lauren Lane, and Gail Cronauer.

Is Positive I.D. (1986) worth watching?

While unrated on IMDb, *Positive I.D.* offers a compelling, if intense, exploration of trauma and identity. Its dark themes and strong performances make it a standout for fans of crime dramas who don't shy away from raw, emotional storytelling.

How long is Positive I.D.?

The runtime for *Positive I.D.* is 95 minutes.

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About Positive I.D. (1986) — A Woman's Desperate Search for a New Identity After Trauma

In *Positive I.D. (1986)*, Dallas housewife Julie Kenner confronts the lingering scars of a violent assault a year after the fact. Unable to move forward, she spirals into a desperate quest for reinvention, crafting new identities from strangers' names and birthdays. Director Andy Anderson crafts a tense, atmospheric crime-drama that lingers on themes of trauma, identity, and the fragility of self. With a stark, unsettling tone, the film explores how far one woman will go to escape her past—even if it means becoming someone else entirely.

Stephanie Rascoe Myers leads the cast as Julie, supported by John S. Davies, Steven Fromholz, and Lauren Lane in a gripping tale of survival and reinvention. Set against the gritty backdrop of mid-80s Dallas, *Positive I.D.* blends crime thriller suspense with raw emotional drama, making it a standout in its genre.