Summary
Set in the American Midwest, Perfect Lives is “about” bank robbery, cocktail lounges, geriatric love, adolescent elopement, the changing of the light at sundown, et al. One of the definitive text-sound compositions of the late 20th century, it has been called "the most influential music/theater/literary work of the 1980s".
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
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Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 78GoodWatch 77
IMDb7.8
Letterboxd · 406 ratings3.9/5
Running time
2 h 55 min
Longer than 9 in 10 music movies, +69 min on the typical 106
typical 106175Half of all music movies run 94–120 min.
Released
1984
February 16, 1984
42 years ago
Genres
TV MovieMusicLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- John Sanborn Director, Camera Operator, Visual Effects Editor
Writing · 1
- Robert Ashley Writer, Original Music Composer
Production · 1
- Mary Perillo Associate Producer, Title Designer
Sound · 1
- Peter Gordon Music Producer
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Jacqueline Humbert Makeup Artist, Costume Design
Lighting · 1
- Brian Danitz Gaffer
Other crew · 1
- Dean Winkler Post-Production Manager, Visual Effects Editor
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