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A Perfect Day (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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A Perfect Day is a 2016 drama directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, starring Tim Robbins, Sergi López and Benicio Del Toro. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $4.1 million worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Comedy Film at the Premios Feroz 2016. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
worldwide gross
$4.1M
award nominations
4
Metascore
60
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A Perfect Day (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Perfect Day About?

The premise of A Perfect Day without spoilers.

Amidst the harsh realities of a war-torn Balkan nation, a dedicated team of humanitarians struggles to maintain hope and dignity over a single, intense day. Led by the complex Mambrú (Benicio del Toro), the group includes the experienced B (Tim Robbins) and the idealistic Sophie (Melanie Thierry). They navigate unexpected obstacles, confront bureaucratic red tape, and grapple with their own personal histories, finding moments of humor and demonstrating remarkable courage in the face of adversity.

A Perfect Day Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
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  • body in well
  • translator
  • bosnian war
  • dead cow
  • aid worker
  • war zone
  • united nations peace keeping force
  • un peacekeepers
  • landmine
  • child with a gun
  • year 1995
+38 more
  • united nations
  • nissan patrol
  • bureaucracy
  • roadblock
  • contaminated water
  • corpse
  • deserted village
  • title spoken by character
  • sleeping in a car
  • former yugoslavia
  • humanitarian organization
  • volunteer organization
  • thunder storm
  • writer director producer
  • guard dog
  • war ruins
  • yugoslav wars
  • water well
  • soccer ball
  • herd of cows
  • young boy
  • military zone
  • suicide by hanging
  • peacekeeping mission
  • flagpole
  • bus
  • destroyed home
  • war drama
  • peace treaty
  • water contamination
  • gentle cinema
  • religious division
  • ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
  • adolescent
  • family relationships
  • graveyard
  • spanish cinema
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Cast & crew

A Perfect Day Cast

Tim Robbins leads the cast, with Sergi López and Benicio Del Toro. Directed by Fernando León de Aranoa; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Perfect Day

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From the director

More from Fernando León de Aranoa

More films directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, best-rated first: The Good Boss, Mondays in the Sun, Princesas and Loving Pablo.

Full filmography
Ratings

A Perfect Day Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Perfect Day 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Box office

A Perfect Day Box Office

A Perfect Day grossed $4.1 million worldwide. $14,044 came from the US and Canada and $4.1 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.1M

US & Canada
$14K
International
$4.1M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Awards

A Perfect Day Awards & Nominations

A Perfect Day earned 4 award nominations, including Best Comedy Film at the Premios Feroz 2016.

4 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

A Perfect Day Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Perfect Day.

Trailer #1
Cars

Cars in A Perfect Day

14 cars on screen, including the 1988 Nissan Patrol and the 1990 Land-Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon.

All 14 cars
  • 1988 Nissan Patrol in A Perfect Day 1988 Nissan Patrol Main role
  • 1990 Land-Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon in A Perfect Day 1990 Land-Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon Minor role
  • 1979 Pegaso 3560 BMR PM 120 in A Perfect Day 1979 Pegaso 3560 BMR PM 120 Minor role
  • 1982 Pegaso 3562 VEC-M1 in A Perfect Day 1982 Pegaso 3562 VEC-M1 Minor role
Details

A Perfect Day Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Perfect Day. A” and “ロープ 戦場の生命線:2015”.

Also known as
  • Perfect Day. A
  • ロープ 戦場の生命線:2015
  • 十萬水急
  • Un día perfecto
  • Un jour comme un autre
  • 美好的一天
  • יום מושלם
  • Идеальный день
  • Perfektní den
  • 어 퍼펙트 데이
  • Cudowny dzień
  • Μια Υπέροχη Μέρα
+12 more
  • O zi perfectă
  • Egy tökéletes nap
  • Um Dia Perfeito
  • 極渴救援
  • Un dia perfecte
  • Перфектен ден
  • Mükemmel Bir Gün
  • Perfektný deň
  • یک روز عالی
  • ロープ 戦場の生命線
  • Popoln dan
  • Ідеальний день

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FAQ

A Perfect Day FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Perfect Day, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Perfect Day?

A Perfect Day runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was A Perfect Day released?

A Perfect Day was released on January 15, 2016.

Who directed A Perfect Day?

A Perfect Day was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.

More films by Fernando León de Aranoa

Who is in the cast of A Perfect Day?

A Perfect Day stars Tim Robbins, Sergi López and Benicio Del Toro, among 7 credited actors.

How much did A Perfect Day make at the box office?

A Perfect Day grossed $4.1 million worldwide ($14,044 domestic, $4.1 million international).

How is A Perfect Day rated?

A Perfect Day has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic, 67% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Was A Perfect Day nominated for any awards?

A Perfect Day received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does A Perfect Day have a post-credit scene?

No. A Perfect Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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