The Perfect Score (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Perfect Score is a 2004 crime comedy directed by Brian Robbins, starring Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans and Bryan Greenberg. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $10.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Brian Robbins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Perfect Score About?
The premise of The Perfect Score without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With graduation approaching, a group of friends devises a risky scheme to steal SAT exam questions and improve their chances of college admission. Led by the determined Francesca, the group, which includes the charismatic Desmond, the intelligent Kyle, and the outsider Matty, plots to break into the test facility after hours. They face challenges and unexpected complications as they attempt to pull off the elaborate heist, unsure if their plan will succeed or leave them facing serious consequences.
The Perfect Score Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- best friend
- heist
- basketball player
- asian american
- security camera
- slacker
- friendship
- african american
- arrest
- mother son relationship
- voice over narration
- mother daughter relationship
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- self sacrifice
- ambition
- high school
- teenager
- brother brother relationship
- breaking and entering
- 2000s
- educational testing service
- standardized test
- security guard
- stoner
- examination
- video game designer
- fantasy sequence
- cheating at exam
- kiss
- computer
- marijuana
- prison
- teen movie
- academic fraud
- lawrence township new jersey
- new jersey
- gun
- flashlight
- rope ladder
- map
- beer
- drinking
- security system
- rooftop
- glass door
- shredder
- playing a video game
- crow
- wine tasting
- climbing a tree
- delivery man
The Perfect Score Cast
Scarlett Johansson leads the cast, with Chris Evans and Bryan Greenberg. Directed by Brian Robbins; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Brian Robbins
Also Starring in The Perfect Score
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The Perfect Score Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Perfect Score 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 58% User score
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The Perfect Score Plot Summary
What happens in The Perfect Score 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 story revolves around Kyle, a relatable high school senior focused on achieving a high SAT score to gain admission to Cornell University’s prestigious architecture program. He constantly grapples with the overshadowing presence of his older brother Larry, who has become somewhat of a recluse, living above their parents’ garage. His best friend Matty, equally determined to excel, aims for a stellar score to join his girlfriend at the same esteemed school, even though his PSAT performance leaves much to be desired. As both friends lament how the SAT feels like an insurmountable barrier to their futures, they hatch a plan.
Full summary
The whole story of The Perfect Score, scene by scene
The Perfect Score Box Office
The Perfect Score grossed $10.9 million worldwide. $10.4 million came from the US and Canada and $507,334 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.9M
- US & Canada
- $10.4M
- International
- $507.3K
The Perfect Score Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Perfect Score.
How Well Do You Know The Perfect Score?
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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What is the main goal of Kyle and Matty in 'The Perfect Score'?
Cars in The Perfect Score
8 cars on screen, including the 2003 Cadillac Escalade and the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
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2003 Cadillac Escalade Important role -
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
1999 Chevrolet S-10 Minor role -
1990 Ferrari 348 tb Minor role
The Perfect Score Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “La calificación perfecta” and “La marca perfecta”.
- Also known as
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- La calificación perfecta
- La marca perfecta
- 超完美夺分
- 完美学分
- Voll gepunktet
- La puntuación perfecta (The Perfect Score)
- Nota Máxima
- תוצאה מושלמת
- Halálbiztos vizsga
- 퍼펙트 스코어
- Egzamin dojrzałości
- Высший балл
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- Perfektní skóre
- Идеалният резултат
- 6 โจ๋แสบ มือแซงค์เหนือเมฆ, უმაღლესი ქულა
- Perfektné skóre
- La prueba perfecta
- スカーレット・ヨハンソンの百点満点大作戦
- Вищий бал
- Les notes parfaites
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The Perfect Score FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Perfect Score, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Perfect Score?
The Perfect Score runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Perfect Score released?
The Perfect Score was released on January 30, 2004.
Who directed The Perfect Score?
The Perfect Score was directed by Brian Robbins.
More films by Brian Robbins Who is in the cast of The Perfect Score?
The Perfect Score stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans and Bryan Greenberg, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Perfect Score make at the box office?
The Perfect Score grossed $10.9 million worldwide ($10.4 million domestic, $507,334 international).
How is The Perfect Score rated?
The Perfect Score has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 35 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does The Perfect Score have a post-credit scene?
No. The Perfect Score has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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