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A Perfect World (1993)

โ€œA convict. A cop. A hostage that will make one of them a hero.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 1,930 votes 2h 18m pg-13 ThrillerDramaCrime

#21 of 97 films from 1993 #225 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by John Lee Hancock

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Overview

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.

Cast

Kevin Costneras Robert 'Butch' Haynes
Clint Eastwoodas Chief Red Garnett
Laura Dernas Sally Gerber
T.J. Lowtheras Phillip 'Buzz' Perry
Bradley Whitfordas Bobby Lee
Keith Szarabajkaas Terry Pugh
Leo Burmesteras Tom Adler
Paul Hewittas Dick Suttle
Ray McKinnonas Bradley
Jennifer Griffinas Gladys Perry
Leslie Flowersas Naomi Perry
Belinda Flowersas Ruth Perry
Darryl Coxas Mr. Hughes
Jay Whiteakeras Billy Reeves

Facts

Release dateNovember 24, 1993
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$135,100,000 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0107808

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Questions

How long is A Perfect World?
A Perfect World runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is A Perfect World worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,930 votes, which places it #21 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 79%) and #225 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed A Perfect World?
A Perfect World was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in A Perfect World?
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; Keith Szarabajka as Terry Pugh.
What is A Perfect World rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Perfect World?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18286.

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