Perfumed Nightmare (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1979, Perfumed Nightmare is a comedy and drama film directed by Kidlat Tahimik, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Kidlat, a Filipino taxi driver, is fascinated by the idea of the American space programme and by Western society as a whole. When he moves to Paris, disillusionment sets in as his dreams are gradually shattered.
Who’s in it. Perfumed Nightmare stars Mang Fely as Kaya, Dolores Santamaria as Nanay, Georgette Baudry as Lola and Katrin Muller as Mutter (as Katarina), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Perfumed Nightmare has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfumed Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perfumed Nightmare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfumed Nightmare (1979)?
- In US, Perfumed Nightmare is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Perfumed Nightmare worth watching?
- Perfumed Nightmare holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Perfumed Nightmare?
- Perfumed Nightmare stars Mang Fely, Dolores Santamaria, Georgette Baudry, Katrin Muller and Hartmut Lerch.
- When was Perfumed Nightmare released?
- Perfumed Nightmare was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.