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The Perfect Weapon

1991Movie1 h 25 minR

Drama
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic35–Rotten Tomatoes36%62%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic35–Rotten Tomatoes36%62%

Summary

Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened by one of the Korean mafia families.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for scares or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Mark DiSalle
Written by
David C. Wilson
Produced by
Pierre David, Mark DiSalle
Music by
Gary Chang

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 1991 · 1 h 25 min · R

Released
March 15, 1991
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Korean
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Badass Normal, Chekhov's Skill, Title Drop +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Perfect Weapon?"

Questions about The Perfect Weapon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Perfect Weapon?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Perfect Weapon from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Perfect Weapon worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (36).

Can I half-watch The Perfect Weapon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Perfect Weapon use?

Badass NormalChekhov's SkillTitle DropCool CarForced from Their HomeCreator CameoYou Have Failed MeChain PainCool Old GuyBar BrawlStatic Stun GunThe Pirates Who Don't Do Anythingand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Badass Normal, Chekhov's Skill, and Title Drop.