The Perfect Guy (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Perfect Guy is a 2015 drama thriller directed by David M. Rosenthal, starring Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut and Michael Ealy. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $60.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- David M. Rosenthal
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $12M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Perfect Guy About?
The premise of The Perfect Guy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lobbyist Leah Vaughn's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Carter Duncan, a man who seems to be everything she’s ever wanted. As their relationship deepens, unsettling truths begin to surface, revealing a darker side to Carter's charming persona. Leah finds herself increasingly drawn into a web of secrets and manipulation, forcing her to confront hidden aspects of her past and fight to protect everything she values. She must unravel the mystery surrounding Carter before she loses control of her life.
The Perfect Guy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hit on the head with a pot
- beanbag shell
- hiding under a bed while couple has sex
- neighbor murdered
- key in fake rock
- sex on the first date
- pump action shotgun
- pushed down stairs
- psychopath
- meeting the parents
- fatal attraction
- female protagonist
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- pleading
- gift
- breakup
- watch
- police officer
- flower
- dysfunctional relationship
- african american
- coffeeshop
- computer technician
- gunshot
- missing pet
- nightclub
- san francisco california
- shared shower
- spying
- stalking
- job suspension
- threat
- car
- kiss
- passionate kiss
- fear
- stolen animal
- car rollover
- cat
- sports ticket
- dressing
- cell phone
- murder of a woman
- woman with a gun
- man wrapped in a towel
- sex in bed
- sex in a shower
- woman wrapped in a towel
- sex
- nudity
- sex in a public restroom
The Perfect Guy Cast
Sanaa Lathan leads the cast, with Morris Chestnut and Michael Ealy. Directed by David M. Rosenthal.
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Director David M. Rosenthal
More from David M. Rosenthal
More films directed by David M. Rosenthal, best-rated first: Janie Jones, A Single Shot, Jacob's Ladder and How It Ends.
The Perfect Guy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Perfect Guy 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 19% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 3.6
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
1 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The Perfect Guy Plot Summary
What happens in The Perfect Guy 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
The film begins with Leah (Sanaa Lathan) as she prepares for work while her boyfriend, Dave (Morris Chestnut), remains in bed. In an affectionate moment, she kisses him good-bye, while he urges her to stay, but Leah is already late for her job. She brings up an upcoming party they will attend later that night, setting the stage for their relationship dynamics.
Full summary
The whole story of The Perfect Guy, scene by scene
The Perfect Guy Box Office & Budget
The Perfect Guy grossed $60.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 5.0 times what it cost. $57 million came from the US and Canada and $3.2 million (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60.3M
5.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $57M
- International
- $3.2M
- Budget
- $12M
The Perfect Guy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Perfect Guy.
How Well Do You Know The Perfect Guy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Leah's profession?
Cars in The Perfect Guy
13 cars on screen, including the 2013 Cadillac XTS and the 1968 Dodge Charger R/T.
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2013 Cadillac XTS Important role -
1968 Dodge Charger R/T Important role -
2004 Jaguar XJ X350 Important role -
2013 Chevrolet Spark Background role
The Perfect Guy Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Ο Ιδανικός Αντρας” and “El hombre ideal”.
- Also known as
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- Ο Ιδανικός Αντρας
- El hombre ideal
- El chico ideal
- Идеальный парень
- Un homme parfait
- O Cara Perfeito
- Idealny facet
- 퍼펙트 가이
- הבחור המושלם
- Dokonalý muž
- 完美家伙
- Az álompasi
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- Перфектния човек
- Bărbatul perfect
- 完美男人
- Ідеальний хлопець
- El tipo perfecto
- หลอนรักผู้ชายในฝัน
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Perfect Man, The Perfect Man and A Perfect Fit.
The Perfect Guy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Perfect Guy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Perfect Guy?
The Perfect Guy runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Perfect Guy released?
The Perfect Guy was released on September 11, 2015.
Who directed The Perfect Guy?
The Perfect Guy was directed by David M. Rosenthal.
More films by David M. Rosenthal Who is in the cast of The Perfect Guy?
The Perfect Guy stars Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut and Michael Ealy.
How much did The Perfect Guy make at the box office?
The Perfect Guy grossed $60.3 million worldwide ($57 million domestic, $3.2 million international) on a budget of $12 million.
How is The Perfect Guy rated?
The Perfect Guy has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does The Perfect Guy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Perfect Guy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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