A Perfect Murder (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1998, A Perfect Murder is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Davis, running about 107 minutes. “A powerful husband. An unfaithful wife. A jealous lover. All of them have a motive. Each of them has a plan.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling accessory.

Who’s in it. A Perfect Murder stars Tony Martin, Judith Lucy, Bob Franklin and Mick Molloy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Perfect Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $128M 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 A Perfect Murder page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Perfect Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Perfect Murder (1998)?
In US, A Perfect Murder 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 A Perfect Murder worth watching?
A Perfect Murder holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Perfect Murder?
A Perfect Murder stars Tony Martin, Judith Lucy, Bob Franklin, Mick Molloy and Tony Martin.
When was A Perfect Murder released?
A Perfect Murder was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.