

A Perfect World
“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.
Where to watch A Perfect World in United States
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Where is A Perfect World streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Robert 'Butch' Haynes

Clint Eastwood
Chief Red Garnett

Laura Dern
Sally Gerber

T.J. Lowther
Phillip 'Buzz' Perry

Bradley Whitford
Bobby Lee

Keith Szarabajka
Terry Pugh

Leo Burmester
Tom Adler

Paul Hewitt
Dick Suttle

Ray McKinnon
Bradley

Jennifer Griffin
Gladys Perry
Leslie Flowers
Naomi Perry
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.











