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Perfect

  • 1985
  • 15
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
5.9K
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Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta in Perfect (1985)
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A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.

  • Director
    • James Bridges
  • Writers
    • Aaron Latham
    • James Bridges
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Ramey Ellis
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Bridges
    • Writers
      • Aaron Latham
      • James Bridges
    • Stars
      • John Travolta
      • Jamie Lee Curtis
      • Ramey Ellis
    • 56User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Trailer 1:27
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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Adam
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Jessie
    Ramey Ellis
    • City News Receptionist
    Alma Beltran
    Alma Beltran
    • Grieving Woman
    Perla Walter
    Perla Walter
    • Grieving Woman
    Gina Morelli
    Gina Morelli
    • Grieving Woman
    John Napierala
    • City News Editor
    Stefan Gierasch
    Stefan Gierasch
    • Charlie
    Jann Wenner
    Jann Wenner
    • Mark Roth
    Anne DeSalvo
    Anne DeSalvo
    • Frankie
    • (as Anne De Salvo)
    Philippe Delgrange
    • Maitre d' in New York
    Tom Schiller
    Tom Schiller
    • Carly Simon's Friend
    Paul Kent
    • Judge
    Murphy Dunne
    • Peckerman
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Joe McKenzie
    Michael Laskin
    Michael Laskin
    • Government Prosecutor
    Robert Stark
    • Government Prosecutor
    Laurie Burton
    • Mrs. McKenzie
    • Director
      • James Bridges
    • Writers
      • Aaron Latham
      • James Bridges
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Even though the film was a major box-office failure and temporarily derailed John Travolta's A-list career, he claims he doesn't regret doing it, mostly due to his friendships with the cast and the chance to work again with James Bridges.
    • Goofs
      Carly Simon throws her drink in Adam's face over a piece he wrote about her. He later tells his boss at Rolling Stone he has a deal with Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster was co-founded by Carly's father. Given Carly's obvious disdain for Adam, it's highly unlikely Simon & Schuster would publish him.
    • Quotes

      Jessie: What's wrong with wanting to be the best you can be? What's wrong with wanting to be perfect? What's wrong with wanting to be loved?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Fletch/A View to a Kill/Perfect/Goodbye, New York (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      (Closest Thing To) Perfect
      Written by Michael Omartian, Bruce Sudano and Jermaine Jackson

      Performed by Jermaine Jackson

      Produced by Michael Omartian

    User reviews56

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    8/10
    Very Good Movie
    I was surprised to see that this movie was only rated a 4 by IMBD members. I loved this movie. Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta were very good in their roles. The double story lines about the MacKenzie and Health Clubs reports were very realistic and interesting.

    But I guess the real reason I liked this movie is because I decided two months ago to get into shape. I am already seeing amazing results and this movie with it's health club story and terrific soundtrack help keep me motivated. But even if you aren't currently involved in a fitness program you will find it impossible to keep from dancing to the music in this movie. One song I loved was "Masquerade" by Berlin.

    For those of you who are wondering if you should see this movie, please ignore the negative things you have heard and rent it anyway.
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    4
    • kmfletcher31
    • Apr 10, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1985 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Perfección
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi III Productions
      • Pluperfect
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,918,858
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,222,810
      • Jun 9, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,918,858
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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