The Perfect Human (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, The Perfect Human is a documentary film directed by Jørgen Leth, running about 13 minutes. “Look at him now, look at him all the time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elegant and humorous film—in the guise of a serious anthropological treatise—spotlights "The Perfect Human," a model of the modern Dane created by our wishful thinking.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Human stars Claus Nissen as The Perfect Man, Majken Algren Nielsen as The Perfect Woman and Jørgen Leth as Speaker (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Perfect Human has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Human page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Human tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Human (1968)?
- In US, The Perfect Human is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Human worth watching?
- The Perfect Human holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Human?
- The Perfect Human stars Claus Nissen, Majken Algren Nielsen and Jørgen Leth.
- When was The Perfect Human released?
- The Perfect Human was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.