Perfect Strangers (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2003, Perfect Strangers is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Gaylene Preston, running about 96 minutes. “A Chilling Romance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Melanie goes home from the pub with a handsome stranger, she’s captivated by his charm and attentiveness. He sails her away to his ‘castle’- a rundown shack on a deserted island. But when seduction becomes deception and passion becomes possession, Melanie realizes that she has been kidnapped. Torn between fear and desire, Melanie must escape – but her ardent admirer has other plans.
Who’s in it. Perfect Strangers stars Sam Neill as Man, Rachael Blake as Melanie, Joel Tobeck as Bill and Robyn Malcolm as Aileen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Perfect Strangers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfect Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perfect Strangers 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 Strangers (2003)?
- In US, Perfect Strangers is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?
- Perfect Strangers holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Perfect Strangers?
- Perfect Strangers stars Sam Neill, Rachael Blake, Joel Tobeck, Robyn Malcolm and Madeleine Sami.
- When was Perfect Strangers released?
- Perfect Strangers was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.