Perfect Strangers (2016)
A dinner party game among old friends reveals shocking secrets and dark, witty truths.
During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.
How intense is Perfect Strangers?
Perfect Strangers has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry.
What Perfect Strangers feels like
- Tone
- intimatesuspensefuldarkly comicearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Perfect Strangers
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Perfect Strangers for you?
Is Perfect Strangers scary?
No. Perfect Strangers is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Perfect Strangers gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Perfect Strangers sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Perfect Strangers?
Perfect Strangers runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Perfect Strangers?
Perfect Strangers is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Perfect Strangers have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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