Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
“Obsession can cause the unthinkable.”
Synopsis
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03
Top Cast
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Ben Whishaw
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan Rickman
Richis
Rachel Hurd-Wood
Laura
Dustin Hoffman
Giuseppe Baldini
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Karoline Herfurth
The Plum Girl
David Calder
Bishop of Grasse
Simon Chandler
Mayor of Grasse
Sian Thomas
Madame Gaillard
Jessica Schwarz
Natalie
Corinna Harfouch
Madame Arnulfi
Paul Berrondo
Dominique Druot
Timothy Davies
Chenier
Sam Douglas
Grimal
Harris Gordon
Marquis de Montesquieu
Sara Forestier
Jeanne
Joanna Griffiths
Marianne
Birgit Minichmayr
Grenouille's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Oslo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$63.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$135M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.12x
+$71.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Birkin, Tom Tykwer, Bernd Eichinger
- Original Score
- Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil
- Original Title
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Spain, United States of America, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Budget
- $63.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $135M
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, VIP Medienfonds 4, NEF Productions, Davis Films, Castelao Productions, Rising Star Productions, DreamWorks Pictures, Summit Entertainment, Bernd Eichinger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Tykwer
Andrew Birkin, Tom Tykwer, Bernd Eichinger, Patrick Süskind
Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil
Frank Griebe
Alexander Berner
Andreas Schmid, Manuel Malle, Samuel Hadida, Julio Fernández, Bernd Eichinger
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Costume Design
Andrew Birkin
Screenplay
Tom Tykwer
Screenplay
Uli Hanisch
Production Design
Tom Tykwer
Original Music Composer
Alexander Berner
Editor
Bernd Eichinger
Screenplay
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Johnny Klimek
Original Music Composer
Tom Tykwer
Director
Reinhold Heil
Original Music Composer
Dennis Lowe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
Volkhart Buff
Stunt Coordinator
Flora Álvarez
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer about?
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
Who directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was directed by Tom Tykwer.
Who stars in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
The principal cast of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer includes Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt.
When was Perfume: The Story of a Murderer released and how long is it?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer had a reported production budget of $63.7M and grossed $135M at the worldwide box office (2.12 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was composed by Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil.
Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer based on a book or true story?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick Süskind".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).