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Perfect Sense (2011)

โ€œWithout love there is nothingโ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,288 votes 1h 33m r RomanceDramaScience-fiction

#73 of 249 films from 2011 #606 of 1371 in romance

Directed by David Mackenzie ยท Written by Kim Fupz Aakeson

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Overview

In Glasgow, Scotland, while a mysterious pandemic begins to spread around the world, Susan, a brilliant epidemiologist, falls in love with Michael, a skillful cook.

Cast

Ewan McGregoras Michael
Eva Greenas Susan
Ewen Bremneras James
Stephen Dillaneas Stephen
Denis Lawsonas Boss
Anamaria Marincaas Street Performer
Alastair Mackenzieas Virologist
Connie Nielsenas Jenny
Lauren Tempanyas Girl in Bed
Shabana Akhtar Bakhshas Nurse
Caroline Patersonas Woman at Hospital
Malcolm Shieldsas Patient
Judith Anne Christieas Waitress
Richard Mackas Apprentice

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 2011
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Box office$138,868
IMDbtt1439572

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Questions

How long is Perfect Sense?
Perfect Sense runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Perfect Sense worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,288 votes, which places it #73 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 71%) and #606 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Perfect Sense?
Perfect Sense was directed by David Mackenzie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hell or High Water (2016), Starred Up (2014), Relay (2025).
Who stars in Perfect Sense?
Ewan McGregor as Michael; Eva Green as Susan; Ewen Bremner as James; Stephen Dillane as Stephen; Denis Lawson as Boss; Anamaria Marinca as Street Performer.
What is Perfect Sense rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Perfect Sense?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25597.

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