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The Perfect Guy

  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
12K
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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
    • 58User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

    Videos30

    Trailer #1
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    Gas Station
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    Clip 0:24
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    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
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    User reviews58

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    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..
    6laragi

    Morris Chestnut is a hunk

    Decent film. Decent plot. Good acting. Worth the watch.
    7cosmo_tiger

    The movie is good and I liked it better then No Good Deed, but it was just too cliché to really have the impact it wanted.

    "I saw him beat someone badly, just for talking to me." Leah (Lathan) and her boyfriend have different plans for the future and decide to split up. When she meets the charismatic and charming Carter (Ealy) she easily falls for him. He says and does everything perfect, but when she sees his dark side things change. Afraid of what he may do next Leah breaks up with him, but Carter doesn't let go so easy. This is a really good movie that could have been so much better. The movie gets really close to the tenseness it is striving for, but ends up falling short. Carter does do some very scary and terrifying things, but nothing that hasn't been seen before. The movie really left a lot on the table that would have really helped it out and made the movie as tense as the filmmakers wanted it to be. The movie is good and I liked it better then No Good Deed, but it was just too cliché to really have the impact it wanted. Overall, not bad and worth watching, but not as tense as it could have been. I give it a B-.
    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.
    5kevin_robbins

    The Perfect Guy is an entertaining thriller that may not be outstanding but is certainly worth a watch

    I recently watched The Perfect Guy (2015) on Tubi. The storyline follows a woman who is ready for children, but her boyfriend isn't, leading them to break up. As she reenters the dating scene, she meets what seems to be the perfect guy, only to discover he has anger issues and becomes a stalker. Can she escape his clutches before something terrible happens?

    Directed by David M. Rosenthal (How it Ends), the film stars Sanaa Lathan (Alien vs. Predator), Michael Ealy (Barbershop), Morris Chestnut (The Bestman), Charles S. Dutton (A Time to Kill) and L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive).

    The acting, storyline, and overall setup of this movie feels authentic and well-executed. While some scenes may come across as a bit overboard, Michael Ealy's portrayal, though occasionally on the overacted side, effectively establishes an intense and conniving character, at times subtly and at times overtly. While there are predictable moments, credit is due to Ealy for creating a character with depth and intensity. Lathan and Chestnut deliver solid characters too. The film also delivers some enjoyable twists and turns toward the end, along with unexpectedly ruthless scenes.

    In conclusion, The Perfect Guy is an entertaining thriller that may not be outstanding but is certainly worth a watch. I would rate this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.

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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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