The Perfect Game (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1958, The Perfect Game is a notable film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. College students come up with a scam to rob a gambling house. When it comes time to collect, the money isn't there, leading the young men into even more serious crime.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Game stars Akira Kobayashi as Sôji Ôki, Mari Shiraki as Mama at 'Mon cheri', Tomio Aoki as Janitor at bank and Ryōji Hayama as Tetsutarô Matsui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Perfect Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Game page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Game (1958)?
- In US, The Perfect Game is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Game worth watching?
- The Perfect Game holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Game?
- The Perfect Game stars Akira Kobayashi, Mari Shiraki, Tomio Aoki, Ryōji Hayama and Ikunosuke Koizumi.
- When was The Perfect Game released?
- The Perfect Game was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.