A Perfect World
“A convict. A cop. A hostage that will make one of them a hero.”
Synopsis
A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.
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A Perfect World Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-07
Top Cast
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Kevin Costner
Robert 'Butch' Haynes
Clint Eastwood
Chief Red Garnett
Laura Dern
Sally Gerber
T.J. Lowther
Phillip 'Buzz' Perry
Bradley Whitford
Bobby Lee
Keith Szarabajka
Terry Pugh
Leo Burmester
Tom Adler
Paul Hewitt
Dick Suttle
Ray McKinnon
Bradley
Jennifer Griffin
Gladys Perry
Leslie Flowers
Naomi Perry
Belinda Flowers
Ruth Perry
Darryl Cox
Mr. Hughes
Jay Whiteaker
Billy Reeves
Taylor Suzanna McBride
Tinkerbell
Christopher Reagan Ammons
Dancing Skeleton
Mark Voges
Larry Billings
Vernon Grote
Prison Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 27, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$135.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.5x
+$105.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Hancock, Clint Eastwood
- Original Score
- Lennie Niehaus
- Original Title
- A Perfect World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $135.1M
- Production Studios
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
John Lee Hancock, Clint Eastwood
Lennie Niehaus
Jack N. Green
Ron Spang, Joel Cox
David Valdes, Mark Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Lennie Niehaus
Original Music Composer
David Valdes
Producer
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Ron Spang
Editor
Clint Eastwood
Director
Joel Cox
Editor
John Lee Hancock
Writer
Mark Johnson
Producer
Erica Edell Phillips
Costume Design
Henry Bumstead
Production Design
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Clint Eastwood
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Perfect World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Perfect World about?
A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.
Who directed A Perfect World?
A Perfect World was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in A Perfect World?
The principal cast of A Perfect World includes Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther, Bradley Whitford.
When was A Perfect World released and how long is it?
A Perfect World was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Perfect World?
A Perfect World had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $135.1M at the worldwide box office (4.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Perfect World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Perfect World was composed by Lennie Niehaus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Perfect World?
A Perfect World holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).