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The Perfect Guy

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
11K
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Morris Chestnut, Sanaa Lathan, and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
After a painful breakup, successful lobbyist Leah Vaughn jumps into a passionate relationship with a charming stranger. When her ex-boyfriend resurfaces in her life she has to figure out who she should trust and who she should fear.
Play trailer2:33
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DramaRomanceThriller
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David M. Rosenthal
  • Writers
    • Alan B. McElroy(story by)
    • Tyger Williams(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sanaa Lathan
    • Michael Ealy
    • Morris Chestnut
  • Director
    • David M. Rosenthal
  • Writers
    • Alan B. McElroy(story by)
    • Tyger Williams(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sanaa Lathan
    • Michael Ealy
    • Morris Chestnut
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 54User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos30

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:33
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    Gas Station
    Clip 0:50
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    Protect
    Clip 0:24
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    Take A Hint Carter
    Clip 1:12
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    Let You Go
    Clip 0:39
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    This Is A Relationship
    Clip 0:53
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    The Perfect Guy: Take A Hint Carter (UK)
    Clip 1:18
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    The Perfect Guy: The Gas Station (UK)
    Clip 0:57
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    The Perfect Guy: This Is A Relationship
    Clip 0:52
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    The Perfect Guy: Take A Hint Carter
    Clip 1:11
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    The Perfect Guy: Gas Station
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    The Perfect Guy: This Is A Relationship (UK)
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    Photos31

    Sanaa Lathan and David M. Rosenthal in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Holt McCallany and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Sanaa Lathan and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Morris Chestnut and Sanaa Lathan in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Morris Chestnut, Sanaa Lathan, and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
    Morris Chestnut in The Perfect Guy (2015)

    Top cast

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    Sanaa Lathan
    Sanaa Lathan
    • Leah
    Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy
    • Carter
    Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut
    • Dave
    L. Scott Caldwell
    L. Scott Caldwell
    • Evelyn
    Charles S. Dutton
    Charles S. Dutton
    • Roger
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Renkin
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Mrs. McCarthy
    Kathryn Morris
    Kathryn Morris
    • Karen
    Rutina Wesley
    Rutina Wesley
    • Alicia
    Holt McCallany
    Holt McCallany
    • Detective Hansen
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    • Rachel
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Frank
    Ronnie Gene Blevins
    Ronnie Gene Blevins
    • Roy the Mechanic
    Wilmer Calderon
    Wilmer Calderon
    • Detective Gardner
    Gordon Clapp
    Gordon Clapp
    • Bill Forsythe
    Duncan Joiner
    Duncan Joiner
    • Zach
    Julia Valentine Larson
    • Cashier
    Patrick Daniel
    Patrick Daniel
    • Barista
    • Director
      • David M. Rosenthal
    • Writers
      • Alan B. McElroy(story by)
      • Tyger Williams(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot mostly at night using Sony digital cameras and anamorphic lenses. Much of the shooting used available light to create a "mysterious" look because "David wanted the film to be dark," according to the film's director of photography Peter Simonite.
    • Goofs
      The detective mentions getting a subpoena to search a suspect's apartment. Subpoenas are used to obtain records or compel someone to appear in court. If a dwelling is to be searched, a search warrant is the proper item to use. A seasoned detective would know the difference between the two.
    • Quotes

      Carter: [on being shot] What the fuck was that?

      Leah: Beanbag non lethal round.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Midnight Screenings: The Perfect Guy (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      MAS QUE NADA
      Written by Jorge Ben Jor (as Jorge)
      Performed by Saori Yuki and Pink Martini
      Courtesy of Heinz Records and Universal Japan

    User reviews54

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    6/10
    Just a brief thought on this thriller.
    The perfect guy is the kind of flick your girlfriend is half way through watching when you get home and even though you know exactly what will happen scenes before they do, you sit down and watch the rest with your partner as it chugs along.

    This was a flick I always said to watch when I wasn't there and I found myself enjoying it.

    It's well paced, some solid supporting cast and the escalation of the antagonist doesn't feel forced.

    Give it a shot.... When there's nothing else.
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    • rbrt_gilchrist
    • Mar 7, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El hombre ideal
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Confluential Films
      • Rocklin/Faust
      • Screen Gems
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $57,027,435
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,888,154
      • Sep 13, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $60,273,173
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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