The Perfect Woman (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, The Perfect Woman is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Bernard Knowles, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In need of cash, Roger Cavendish and his valet take a job escorting the perfect woman for a night on the town. She is in fact the robotic creation of Professor Belman, but it turns out rather to be the Professor's niece Penelope doing a pretty good imitation of the perfect Olga who winds up with them in the bridal suite at the Hotel Splendide.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Woman stars Patricia Roc as Penelope Belman, Nigel Patrick as Roger Cavendish, Stanley Holloway as Ramshead and Miles Malleson as Prof. Ernest Belman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Perfect Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Woman (1949)?
- In GB, The Perfect Woman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Woman worth watching?
- The Perfect Woman holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Woman?
- The Perfect Woman stars Patricia Roc, Nigel Patrick, Stanley Holloway, Miles Malleson and Irene Handl.
- When was The Perfect Woman released?
- The Perfect Woman was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.