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Perfect Sense (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Perfect Sense is a 2012 romantic drama directed by David Mackenzie. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $933,352 worldwide. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
57%
worldwide gross
$933.4K
Metascore
55
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Perfect Sense (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
David Mackenzie
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Perfect Sense About?

The premise of Perfect Sense without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A strange phenomenon sweeps across the globe, causing people to lose their senses one by one. As the world descends into a sensory deprivation crisis, a renowned scientist and a dedicated chef forge a deep connection. They seek comfort and understanding in their relationship, finding moments of beauty and intimacy while facing an increasingly uncertain future and the loss of what it means to be human.

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Crew

The Director of Perfect Sense

Directed by David Mackenzie.

From the director

More from David Mackenzie

More films directed by David Mackenzie, best-rated first: Hell or High Water, Starred Up, Outlaw King and Homemade.

Full filmography
Ratings

Perfect Sense Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Perfect Sense 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.

Plot

Perfect Sense Plot Summary

What happens in Perfect Sense from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As an enigmatic affliction spreads across the globe, humanity’s senses begin to fade away, much like leaves falling from trees in the grip of winter. During this extraordinary crisis, two key figures emerge: Susan, a determined epidemiologist, and Michael, a talented chef working at a busy restaurant near her residence. Together, they embark on a heartfelt journey filled with discovery and love.

Full summary

The whole story of Perfect Sense, scene by scene

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Box office

Perfect Sense Box Office

Perfect Sense grossed $933,352 worldwide. $2,959 came from the US and Canada and $930,393 (100%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$933.4K

US & Canada
$3K
International
$930.4K
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Videos

Perfect Sense Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Perfect Sense.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Perfect Sense?

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 is the main affliction that affects humanity in 'Perfect Sense'?

Cars

Cars in Perfect Sense

31 cars on screen, including the 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI III Typ 1H and the 2007 Volvo B9 TL.

All 31 cars
  • 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI III Typ 1H in Perfect Sense 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI III Typ 1H Important role
  • 2007 Volvo B9 TL in Perfect Sense 2007 Volvo B9 TL Minor role
  • 2008 Applied 400-Series in Perfect Sense 2008 Applied 400-Series Background role
  • 1977 Bedford MK in Perfect Sense 1977 Bedford MK Background role
Details

Perfect Sense Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Остання любов на Землі” and “Ідеальне відчуття”.

Also known as
  • Остання любов на Землі
  • Ідеальне відчуття
  • Al final de los sentidos
  • The Last Word
  • Perfect Sense - Eine moderne Liebesgeschichte
  • Dokonalý cit
  • Dokonalý súlad
  • 完美感觉
  • Yeryüzündeki Son Aşk
  • Последняя любовь на Земле
  • O Sentido do Amor
  • Hétköznapi pár
+16 more
  • Ostatnia miłość na Ziemi
  • Η Αίσθηση του Έρωτα
  • Dokonalý smysl
  • החוש המושלם
  • Sentidos do Amor
  • 퍼펙트 센스
  • Останнє кохання на Землі
  • Перфектно чувство
  • Dokonalý zmysel
  • Pēdējā mīlestība uz Zemes
  • 感官失樂園
  • 末日情緣
  • Tobulas Jausmas
  • Tăcerea simțurilor
  • パーフェクト・センス
  • เชื้อมิอาจกั้น

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FAQ

Perfect Sense FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Perfect Sense?

Perfect Sense runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Perfect Sense released?

Perfect Sense was released on February 3, 2012.

Who directed Perfect Sense?

Perfect Sense was directed by David Mackenzie.

More films by David Mackenzie

How much did Perfect Sense make at the box office?

Perfect Sense grossed $933,352 worldwide ($2,959 domestic, $930,393 international).

How is Perfect Sense rated?

Perfect Sense has 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic, 69% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Perfect Sense have a post-credit scene?

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

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