Perfect Target (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, Perfect Target is an action and thriller film directed by Sheldon Lettich, running about 93 minutes. “In a Few Hours He'll Either be an Assassin, Hero, or Dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A soldier now a mercenary, has been brought to a foreign country by a former associate to aid in the security of that country's president. But it appears that he's been set up as the man to take the fall for the president's assassination. He escapes and joins the rebels to clear his name and to expose the true person behind the president's assassination.
Who’s in it. Perfect Target stars Daniel Bernhardt as David Benson, Robert Englund as Colonel Shakwell, Brian Thompson as Major Oxnard and Julieta Rosen as Isabela Santiago Casillas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Perfect Target has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfect Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perfect Target tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfect Target (1997)?
- In US, Perfect Target is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Perfect Target worth watching?
- Perfect Target holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Perfect Target?
- Perfect Target stars Daniel Bernhardt, Robert Englund, Brian Thompson, Julieta Rosen and Mario Iván Martínez.
- When was Perfect Target released?
- Perfect Target was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.