The Perfect Weapon (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, The Perfect Weapon is an action, drama and crime film directed by Mark DiSalle, running about 87 minutes. “No gun. No knife. No equal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened by one of the Korean mafia families. Jeff tries to help his old friend, but is too late to prevent Kim's death at the hands of an unknown hitman. Vowing revenge, Jeff takes on all of the families, using his martial arts skills to find the man who killed his friend.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Weapon stars Jeff Speakman as Jeff Sanders, John Dye as Det. Adam Sanders, Mako as Kim and James Hong as Yung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Perfect Weapon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Weapon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Weapon 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 The Perfect Weapon (1991)?
- In US, The Perfect Weapon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Weapon worth watching?
- The Perfect Weapon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Weapon?
- The Perfect Weapon stars Jeff Speakman, John Dye, Mako, James Hong and Mariska Hargitay.
- When was The Perfect Weapon released?
- The Perfect Weapon was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.