The Perfect Host
“Dinner parties are a dying art.”
Synopsis
Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck perfectly timed for 8:30 p.m. John Taylor is a career criminal. He’s just robbed a bank and needs to get off the streets. He finds himself on Warwick’s doorstep posing as a friend of a friend, new to Los Angeles, who’s been mugged and lost his luggage.
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The Perfect Host (2010) Official Trailer - Magnolia SelectsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-28
Top Cast
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David Hyde Pierce
Warwick Wilson
Clayne Crawford
John Taylor
Nathaniel Parker
Detective Morton
Megahn Perry
Simone De Marchi
Helen Reddy
Cathy Knight
Cooper Barnes
Rupert
Indira G. Wilson
Monica
Tyrees Allen
Roman
Annie Campbell
Chelsea
Joseph Will
Detective Valdez
George Cheung
Storekeeper
Brooke Anderson
Thief
Cheryl Francis Harrington
Car Rental Worker
Amanda Payton
Girl at Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$454K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.91x
-$46K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Tomnay
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Tomnay
- Original Score
- John Swihart
- Original Title
- The Perfect Host
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $454K
- Production Studios
- Splendid Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Tomnay
Nicholas Tomnay
John Swihart
John Brawley
Nicholas Tomnay
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Tomnay
Director
Cole S. McKay
Stunt Coordinator
John Brawley
Director of Photography
Nicholas Tomnay
Editor
Nicholas Tomnay
Writer
John Swihart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfect Host
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What is The Perfect Host about?
Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck perfectly timed for 8:30 p.m. John Taylor is a career criminal. He’s just robbed a bank and needs to get off the streets. He finds himself on Warwick’s doorstep posing as a friend of a friend, new to Los Angeles, who’s been mugged and lost his luggage.
Who directed The Perfect Host?
The Perfect Host was directed by Nicholas Tomnay.
Who stars in The Perfect Host?
The principal cast of The Perfect Host includes David Hyde Pierce, Clayne Crawford, Nathaniel Parker, Megahn Perry, Helen Reddy.
When was The Perfect Host released and how long is it?
The Perfect Host was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Perfect Host?
The Perfect Host had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $454K at the worldwide box office (0.91 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Host?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Host was composed by John Swihart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perfect Host?
The Perfect Host holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).