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American Perfekt

1997Movie1 h 40 minNR

61
DecentGoodWatch score

An intriguing, layered thriller movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions

Criminal psychiatrist, Jake Nyman is taking a much needed vacation from responsibility. An experimental road trip during which ever decision will be made on a flip of a coin. Meanwhile, Sandra Thomas, disenchanted professional, is en route to pick up her flunked out sister, Alice, at a cheap motel before continuing on to visit their ailing mother. After being forced off the road by a mysterious assailant, however, Sandra is picked up by Jake, who's coin flipping amoral attitude quickly excites her own desire to break a few rules. Or worse. Jake and Sandra's romance is soon driven by chance acts of crime and kindness, all governed by the flip of a coin - at least until Sandra mysteriously disappears and Jake unwittingly picks up her suspicious sister, Alice ...

Feels like

  • Coin Flip Fate
  • Road Trip Crime
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Twisted Romance
  • Darkly Comedic
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Chance Encounters
  • Criminal Entanglement

Cast

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Directed by
Paul Chart
Written by
Paul Chart
Produced by
Irvin Kershner

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Facts

June 11, 1997 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
June 11, 1997
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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Is American Perfekt worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.9).

Is American Perfekt good for date night?

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Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.