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The Perfect Stranger (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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The Perfect Stranger is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Toni Bestard, starring Colm Meaney as Mark O'Reilly, Carlos Santos and Ana Wagener. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $56,141 worldwide.

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The Perfect Stranger (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Toni Bestard
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Perfect Stranger About?

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

The mysterious arrival of a foreigner in a small Mediterranean island village sparks the curiosity of a varied group of residents, who suddenly appear in his life, convinced he will reopen an old shop. In truth, the stranger’s hidden motives are tied to an old Polaroid photo that led him there in search of answers.

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Cast & crew

The Perfect Stranger Cast & Characters

Colm Meaney leads the cast as Mark O'Reilly, with Carlos Santos as Amancio and Ana Wagener as Isabel. Directed by Toni Bestard; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Toni Bestard

More films directed by Toni Bestard: Background, I Am Your Father, Foley Artist and Baggage Claim.

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Plot

The Perfect Stranger Plot Summary

What happens in The Perfect Stranger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nikki Cominsky, a seasoned lawyer who recently moved from Cincinnati to the Chicago area, works at a large firm and carries the weight of a strained marriage. She plans a romantic dinner for two with her husband at a local restaurant, only to be disappointed when he reveals that he already has plans to attend a baseball game instead. Later, she receives an invitation to the same restaurant for dinner, stirring a mix of curiosity and betrayal as she contemplates whether this is a sign from her spouse or something else entirely.

Full summary

The whole story of The Perfect Stranger, scene by scene

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Box office

The Perfect Stranger Box Office

The Perfect Stranger grossed $56,141 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$56.1K

International
$56.1K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Perfect Stranger?

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 Nikki Cominsky's profession?

Details

The Perfect Stranger Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “完美的陌生人” and “Bel inconnu”.

Also known as
  • 完美的陌生人
  • Bel inconnu

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FAQ

The Perfect Stranger FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Perfect Stranger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Perfect Stranger?

The Perfect Stranger runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Perfect Stranger released?

The Perfect Stranger was released on October 23, 2011.

Who directed The Perfect Stranger?

The Perfect Stranger was directed by Toni Bestard.

More films by Toni Bestard

Who is in the cast of The Perfect Stranger?

The Perfect Stranger stars Colm Meaney as Mark O'Reilly, Carlos Santos as Amancio and Ana Wagener as Isabel, among 8 credited actors.

How much did The Perfect Stranger make at the box office?

The Perfect Stranger grossed $56,141 worldwide.

Does The Perfect Stranger have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Perfect Stranger in?

The original language of The Perfect Stranger is Spanish.

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