The Perfect Specimen (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1937, The Perfect Specimen is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 97 minutes. “When a PERFECT specimen Meets a PERFECT nuisance It's PERFECT Entertainment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Raised in seclusion to be the epitome of mental, physical and moral perfection, Gerald Beresford Wicks is resigned to following his grandmother's wishes until a chance encounter with Mona Carter leads him into the outside world.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Specimen stars Errol Flynn as Gerald Beresford Wicks, Joan Blondell as Mona Carter, Hugh Herbert as Killigrew Shaw and Edward Everett Horton as Mr. Grattan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Perfect Specimen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Specimen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Specimen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Specimen (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Perfect Specimen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Perfect Specimen worth watching?
- The Perfect Specimen holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Specimen?
- The Perfect Specimen stars Errol Flynn, Joan Blondell, Hugh Herbert, Edward Everett Horton and Dick Foran.
- When was The Perfect Specimen released?
- The Perfect Specimen was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.