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A Perfect World

1993·Movie·PG-13·138 min·7.5(1,861)

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.

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About A Perfect World

A Perfect World is a 1993 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

A Perfect World was produced by Malpaso Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 24, 1993, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $135 million worldwide.

Director
Clint Eastwood
Writers
John Lee Hancock
Release date
November 24, 1993
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$135 million
Production
Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
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A Perfect World cast & crew

A Perfect World was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by John Lee Hancock.

The cast features Kevin Costner as Robert 'Butch' Haynes, Clint Eastwood as Chief Red Garnett, Laura Dern as Sally Gerber, T.J. Lowther as Phillip 'Buzz' Perry, Bradley Whitford as Bobby Lee, and Keith Szarabajka as Terry Pugh.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lennie Niehaus, cinematography is by Jack N. Green, and it was produced by David Valdes and Mark Johnson.

Is A Perfect World worth watching?

A Perfect World holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,861 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, A Perfect World is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Perfect World

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Cast of A Perfect World

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Robert 'Butch' Haynes

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Chief Red Garnett

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Sally Gerber

T.J. Lowther

T.J. Lowther

Phillip 'Buzz' Perry

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Bobby Lee

Keith Szarabajka

Keith Szarabajka

Terry Pugh

Leo Burmester

Leo Burmester

Tom Adler

Paul Hewitt

Paul Hewitt

Dick Suttle

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Bradley

Jennifer Griffin

Jennifer Griffin

Gladys Perry

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Leslie Flowers

Naomi Perry

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Belinda Flowers

Ruth Perry

A Perfect World — FAQs

Where can I watch A Perfect World in United States?

A Perfect World is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is A Perfect World in?

A Perfect World is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is A Perfect World?

A Perfect World runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

What is A Perfect World rated?

A Perfect World is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,861 ratings.

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