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The Perfect Guy

  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
12K
YOUR RATING
Morris Chestnut, Sanaa Lathan, and Michael Ealy in The Perfect Guy (2015)
After a painful breakup, successful lobbyist Leah Vaughn jumps into a passionate relationship with a charming stranger. When her ex-boyfriend resurfaces in her life she has to figure out who she should trust and who she should fear.
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After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.

  • Director
    • David M. Rosenthal
  • Writers
    • Alan B. McElroy
    • Tyger Williams
  • Stars
    • Sanaa Lathan
    • Michael Ealy
    • Morris Chestnut
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David M. Rosenthal
    • Writers
      • Alan B. McElroy
      • Tyger Williams
    • Stars
      • Sanaa Lathan
      • Michael Ealy
      • Morris Chestnut
    • 59User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

    Videos30

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:33
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    Gas Station
    Clip 0:50
    Gas Station
    Gas Station
    Clip 0:50
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    Protect
    Clip 0:24
    Protect
    Take A Hint Carter
    Clip 1:12
    Take A Hint Carter
    Let You Go
    Clip 0:39
    Let You Go
    This Is A Relationship
    Clip 0:53
    This Is A Relationship

    Photos32

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    Sanaa Lathan
    Sanaa Lathan
    • Leah
    Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy
    • Carter
    Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut
    • Dave
    L. Scott Caldwell
    L. Scott Caldwell
    • Evelyn
    Charles S. Dutton
    Charles S. Dutton
    • Roger
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Renkin
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Mrs. McCarthy
    Kathryn Morris
    Kathryn Morris
    • Karen
    Rutina Wesley
    Rutina Wesley
    • Alicia
    Holt McCallany
    Holt McCallany
    • Detective Hansen
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    • Rachel
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Frank
    Ronnie Gene Blevins
    Ronnie Gene Blevins
    • Roy the Mechanic
    Wilmer Calderon
    Wilmer Calderon
    • Detective Gardner
    Gordon Clapp
    Gordon Clapp
    • Bill Forsythe
    Duncan Joiner
    Duncan Joiner
    • Zach
    Julia Valentine Larson
    Julia Valentine Larson
    • Cashier
    Patrick Daniel
    Patrick Daniel
    • Barista
    • Director
      • David M. Rosenthal
    • Writers
      • Alan B. McElroy
      • Tyger Williams
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews59

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    analovescoffee

    Nice, suspense thriller

    I went to see this movie based on various recommendations from friends. Inam a sucker for a good thriller. The actor mix is perfect and , even though some parts are predictable, you will definitely enjoy the movie. I loved the main trio and their performances. This movie can be considered a life lesson because you don't really know who is that you are dating out there. Watch till the end,nice twists.

    I liked that the characters are not typical and that some boundaries are actually pushed in this movie. I went w my bf and a friend and all three of us agreed it is a nice movie, different than all the usual ones .
    6Guanche48

    Good thriller.

    Good thriller ... lotsss of tension.

    Little cliche story but with real psycho creepy staff. Dramatic.

    Some stupid faults.. . but apart from that quite realistic. Good acting !. I like the detective/police agent a lot..
    6rbrt_gilchrist

    Just a brief thought on this thriller.

    The perfect guy is the kind of flick your girlfriend is half way through watching when you get home and even though you know exactly what will happen scenes before they do, you sit down and watch the rest with your partner as it chugs along.

    This was a flick I always said to watch when I wasn't there and I found myself enjoying it.

    It's well paced, some solid supporting cast and the escalation of the antagonist doesn't feel forced.

    Give it a shot.... When there's nothing else.
    6wilkinschantel

    Plot Twist Came Really Fast!!!

    The movie is good! I did feel like they ruined his (Carter ) character in the movie a bit too soon. It would have been a great plot twist to allow the 2 (Leah & Carter) to grow closer then maybe have Cater start to grow jealous of her Ex.

    It was ruined so suddenly at the gas station and things shifted really fast!

    If his good guy character could have lasted a little longer, things would have been more intriguing.
    6subxerogravity

    Nice psychological treat!

    Sometimes when you're in a serious relationship you have to test the waters to make sure you're with the right person. Well ladies, if this statement is true for you make sure the guy you choose to test the waters with is not Michael Ealy.

    Ealy was a hardcore psychopath in this flick, just a bag filled of cats, man. His performance remind me of Idris Elba's performance in No Good Deed. I did not think Elba's performance as a sociopath could be top, but Ealy topped it.

    He started off so charming, even though I knew the purpose of the movie he was still able to pull off the concept of the perfect guy without forcing it. Then when he went off, you felt so sorry for Sanaa Lathan's character, Lena who made the god awful wrong choice in rebound guy.

    The movie in itself was just OK, but I give it points for the performances of Lathan, Morris Chestnut, but especially Ealy who nailed it.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot mostly at night using Sony digital cameras and anamorphic lenses. Much of the shooting used available light to create a "mysterious" look because "David wanted the film to be dark," according to the film's director of photography Peter Simonite.
    • Goofs
      The detective mentions getting a subpoena to search a suspect's apartment. Subpoenas are used to obtain records or compel someone to appear in court. If a dwelling is to be searched, a search warrant is the proper item to use. A seasoned detective would know the difference between the two.
    • Quotes

      Carter: [on being shot] What the fuck was that?

      Leah: Beanbag non lethal round.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Midnight Screenings: The Perfect Guy (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      MAS QUE NADA
      Written by Jorge Ben Jor (as Jorge)

      Performed by Saori Yuki and Pink Martini

      Courtesy of Heinz Records and Universal Japan

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El tipo perfecto
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Confluential Films
      • Rocklin/Faust
      • Screen Gems
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $57,027,435
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,888,154
      • Sep 13, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $60,273,173
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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