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A Perfect World

1993Movie2 h 18 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic717.9Rotten Tomatoes77%84%

A tense, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

A convict. A cop. A hostage that will make one of them a hero.

A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.

Feels like

  • Crime Drama
  • Road Movie
  • Character Study
  • Kidnapping Thriller
  • Unconventional Friendship
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Tragic & Poignant
  • Fugitive Pursuit
  • Southern Gothic

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Clint Eastwood, John Lee Hancock
Produced by
Mark Johnson, David Valdes
Music by
Lennie Niehaus

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Facts

November 24, 1993 · 2 h 18 min · PG-13

Released
November 24, 1993
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$135 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Interrupted Intimacy, Hidden Depths, Like a Son to Me +9

  • Interrupted Intimacy
  • Hidden Depths
  • Like a Son to Me
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Abusive Parents
  • Central Theme
  • Children Are Innocent
  • Ironic Episode Title
  • Insult Backfire
  • Berserk Button
  • Backstory
  • Contrived Coincidence

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Perfect World?"

Questions about A Perfect World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Perfect World?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Perfect World from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Perfect World worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 71).

Is A Perfect World okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is A Perfect World plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was A Perfect World a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$135 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $135 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What tropes does A Perfect World use?

Interrupted IntimacyHidden DepthsLike a Son to MeDeadpan SnarkerAbusive ParentsCentral ThemeChildren Are InnocentIronic Episode TitleInsult BackfireBerserk ButtonBackstoryContrived Coincidenceand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Interrupted Intimacy, Hidden Depths, and Like a Son to Me.