A Perfect Getaway (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Perfect Getaway is a 2009 drama thriller directed by David Twohy, starring Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn and Timothy Olyphant. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $23 million worldwide on a $14 million budget. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- David Twohy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rogue Pictures
- Budget
- $14M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Perfect Getaway About?
The premise of A Perfect Getaway without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During their honeymoon in Hawaii, adventurous newlyweds Cliff and Cydney discover a disturbing crime scene, instantly disrupting their idyllic escape. As they investigate, they find themselves increasingly entangled in a web of suspicion and danger. They must confront the unsettling possibility that their dream vacation has become a terrifying illusion, and that they may not be as safe as they thought.
A Perfect Getaway Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vacation gone wrong
- newlywed
- hawaii
- tourist
- murder
- honeymoon
- whodunit
- survival horror
- serial killer
- false identity
- abuse
- fall
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- male bonding
- fire
- redneck
- oceania
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- murder mystery
- cliff
- island
- waterfall
- teeth
- screenwriter
- beach
- killing an animal
- urine
- poaching
- public nudity
- skin diving
- undressing
- urination
- axe
- knife
- diving
- cave
- singing in a car
- fight to the death
- kayak
- rainbow
- hunting
- tent
- intimidation
- shadow
- canyon
- wedding reception
- animal slaughter
- skinny dipping
A Perfect Getaway Cast
Milla Jovovich leads the cast, with Steve Zahn and Timothy Olyphant. Directed by David Twohy.
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Director David Twohy
More from David Twohy
More films directed by David Twohy, best-rated first: Pitch Black, The Arrival, Riddick and Below.
A Perfect Getaway Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Perfect Getaway 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 62% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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A Perfect Getaway Plot Summary
What happens in A Perfect Getaway from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young, mild-mannered American couple, Cliff and Cydney, are celebrating their honeymoon by hiking to a secluded beach in beautiful Hawaii. Cliff, an aspiring screenplay writer and film school graduate, is eager to document their journey, while Cydney captures the moments on camera. During their adventure on the Kalalau trail, which spans 11.5 miles each way and takes two days to complete, Cydney notices an unexplained scar just below Cliff’s chin, prompting curiosity.
Full summary
The whole story of A Perfect Getaway, scene by scene
A Perfect Getaway Box Office & Budget
A Perfect Getaway grossed $23 million worldwide on a $14 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $15.5 million came from the US and Canada and $7.4 million (32%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $15.5M
- International
- $7.4M
- Budget
- $14M
A Perfect Getaway Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Perfect Getaway.
How Well Do You Know A Perfect Getaway?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What hobby does Cliff passionately pursue?
Cars in A Perfect Getaway
5 cars on screen, including the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino.
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Important role -
1978 Chevrolet El Camino Minor role -
2000 Audi TT Background role -
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Background role
A Perfect Getaway Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Escapade fatale” and “Escapada perfecta”.
- Also known as
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- Escapade fatale
- Escapada perfecta
- Una escapada perfecta
- A Trilha
- 퍼펙트 겟어웨이
- 一次完美的逃亡
- A Perfect Getaway - Es gibt kein Entkommen
- A Perfect Getaway - Una perfetta via di fuga
- 完美逃亡
- Идеальный побег
- Uma Fuga Perfeita
- Mükemmel Bir Kaçış
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- Dokonalý únik
- Wyspa strachu
- Täiuslik puhkus
- Pokoli édenkert
- Χωρίς Ελπίδα Διαφυγής
- בריחה מושלמת
- Un paradis d'enfer
- Ідеальна втеча
- Перфектното бягство
- O scăpare perfectă
- Idealus pabėgimas
- El escape perfecto
- 蜜月變奏曲
- Truy Sát Nơi Thiên Đường
- เกาะสวรรค์ขวัญผวา
- パーフェクト・ゲッタウェイ
- Rajski oddih
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A Perfect Getaway FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Perfect Getaway, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Perfect Getaway?
A Perfect Getaway runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was A Perfect Getaway released?
A Perfect Getaway was released on August 7, 2009.
Who directed A Perfect Getaway?
A Perfect Getaway was directed by David Twohy.
More films by David Twohy Who is in the cast of A Perfect Getaway?
A Perfect Getaway stars Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn and Timothy Olyphant.
How much did A Perfect Getaway make at the box office?
A Perfect Getaway grossed $23 million worldwide ($15.5 million domestic, $7.4 million international) on a budget of $14 million.
How is A Perfect Getaway rated?
A Perfect Getaway has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does A Perfect Getaway have a post-credit scene?
No. A Perfect Getaway has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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