The Perfect Host (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Perfect Host is a 2011 thriller directed by Nick Tomnay, starring Nathaniel Parker, David Hyde Pierce and Clayne Crawford. It earned $453,708 worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Director
- Nick Tomnay
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Perfect Host About?
The premise of The Perfect Host without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic host offers shelter to a charming con artist during a dinner party, but the evening takes a dark turn as secrets and deceptions are revealed. The seemingly perfect gathering is disrupted when the host's true nature and the stranger’s intentions come to light. As the night progresses, appearances are deceiving, and a dangerous game of manipulation unfolds, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
The Perfect Host Cast
Nathaniel Parker leads the cast, with David Hyde Pierce and Clayne Crawford. Directed by Nick Tomnay.
- Director Nick Tomnay
The Perfect Host Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Perfect Host 48 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
23 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Perfect Host Plot Summary
What happens in The Perfect Host from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As fugitive John Taylor limped into the convenience store, his injured foot pleading for relief, he was utterly unaware that his next actions would plunge him deeper into a desperate escapade to evade the law. Through a series of flashbacks and news reports, the astonishing truth would later unfold: John had cunningly plotted a daring bank heist, unintentionally involving an unsuspecting teller as his accomplice. But at that moment, he was merely focused on the task of concealing the evidence marked by the injury to his foot. This precarious situation dramatically escalated when he found himself amidst another robbery—one in which he couldn’t help but take charge. Despite his efforts to turn the tables on the would-be assailant, John was left in an unfortunate position, a wallet short.
Full summary
The whole story of The Perfect Host, scene by scene
The Perfect Host Box Office
The Perfect Host grossed $453,708 worldwide. $48,764 came from the US and Canada and $404,944 (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$453.7K
- US & Canada
- $48.8K
- International
- $404.9K
The Perfect Host Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer The Perfect Host Trailer
- Trailer The Perfect Host (2010) Official Trailer - Magnolia Selects
- Clip THE PERFECT HOST clip
How Well Do You Know The Perfect Host?
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 10: not answered
What injury does John suffer upon entering the convenience store?
Cars in The Perfect Host
11 cars on screen, including the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1993 Buick Century.
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2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1993 Buick Century Minor role -
2000 Ford Focus Minor role -
2008 Hyundai Elantra Minor role
The Perfect Host Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “El perfecto anfitrión” and “O Anfitrião Perfeito”.
- Also known as
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- El perfecto anfitrión
- O Anfitrião Perfeito
- Идеальный хозяин
- Dinner for one - Eine mörderische Party
- Mükemmel Misafir
- 完美的主人
- המארח המושלם
- 퍼펙트 호스트
- Ідеальний господар
- L’amfitrió perfecte
- Gazda perfectă
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The Perfect Host FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date
Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Perfect Host, each answered in a sentence.
When was The Perfect Host released?
The Perfect Host was released on July 1, 2011.
Who directed The Perfect Host?
The Perfect Host was directed by Nick Tomnay.
Who is in the cast of The Perfect Host?
The Perfect Host stars Nathaniel Parker, David Hyde Pierce and Clayne Crawford.
How much did The Perfect Host make at the box office?
The Perfect Host grossed $453,708 worldwide ($48,764 domestic, $404,944 international).
How is The Perfect Host rated?
The Perfect Host has 48 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB, 3.1/5 on Letterboxd and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Perfect Host have a post-credit scene?
No. The Perfect Host has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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