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A Perfect Murder

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1998 | 107 min | Crime, Thriller, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Killing or Blood Simple, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling accessory.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $128 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 238K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Davis

  • Michael DouglasSteven Taylor
  • Gwyneth PaltrowEmily Bradford Taylor
  • Viggo MortensenDavid Shaw
  • David SuchetMohamed Karaman
  • Sarita ChoudhuryRaquel Martinez
  • Michael P. MoranBobby Fain
  • Novella NelsonAmbassador Alice Wills
  • Constance TowersSandra Bradford
  • Will LymanJason Gates
  • Maeve McGuireAnn Gates