Perfect Strangers

2003·Movie
1h 36min
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–29%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

A Chilling Romance

When Melanie goes home from the pub with a handsome stranger, she’s captivated by his charm and attentiveness. He sails her away to his ‘castle’- a rundown shack on a deserted island. But when seduction becomes deception and passion becomes possession, Melanie realizes that she has been kidnapped. Torn between fear and desire, Melanie must escape – but her ardent admirer has other plans.
Psychological ThrillerKidnapping DramaIntense SuspenseAbusive RelationshipIsland IsolationSeduction & DeceptionSurvival StoryDark RomanceHuman Psychopathology

Crew

Directed by:
Gaylene Preston
Written by:
Gaylene Preston, Joan Scheckel
Produced by:
Joe Bleakley, Gaylene Preston, Liz Mullane
Composed by:
Steve Roche, David Donaldson, Gilbert Lake

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Perfect Strangers

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Where can I stream Perfect Strangers legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Perfect Strangers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Perfect Strangers rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Perfect Strangers?

1 h 36 min

Perfect Strangers runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Perfect Strangers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch Perfect Strangers?

7CAFIITNZSMUSVA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Perfect Strangers in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Perfect Strangers use?

All Just a DreamBittersweet EndingCloset GayDid Not Think This ThroughForeign RemakeForeshadowingHypocriteIronyNice GuyStraight GayManipulative BastardHeel Realizationand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Perfect Strangers, including All Just a Dream, Bittersweet Ending, Closet Gay.

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