The Perfect Patient (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, The Perfect Patient is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mikael Håfström, running about 110 minutes. “The Making of a Serial Killer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A true and captivating story about the biggest legal scandal in Swedish history, the story about the reporter who questioned an entire legal system. Hannes Råstam was dedicated to proving the innocence of Thomas Quick and unmask the legal chaos which sentenced Quick to a life in psychiatric prison.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Patient stars Jonas Karlsson as Hannes Råstam, David Dencik as Thomas Quick, Alba August as Jenny Küttim and Magnus Roosmann as Christer van der Kwast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Perfect Patient has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $156.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Patient page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Patient tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Patient (2019)?
- In GB, The Perfect Patient is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Patient worth watching?
- The Perfect Patient holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Patient?
- The Perfect Patient stars Jonas Karlsson, David Dencik, Alba August, Magnus Roosmann and Suzanne Reuter.
- When was The Perfect Patient released?
- The Perfect Patient was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.