The Perfect Guy

The Perfect Guy

Trust one, fear the other.

Directed by David M. Rosenthal

Produced by Screen Gems, Rocklin / Faust

2015100 min5.7 / 10

A romantic thriller about a woman caught between heartbreak and danger, where the promise of new love curdles into obsessive stalking and fear.

With a fulfilling career and a loving relationship, lobbyist Leah Vaughn seems to have it all. Things come crashing down when Dave, her long-term boyfriend, disagrees with her future plans for marriage and a family. The resulting painful breakup leaves Leah heartbroken, until she meets the charming and handsome Carter Duncan. Soon, the budding romance turns dangerous as Carter reveals his volatile nature, forcing Leah to break up with the man she thought was Mr. Right. She soon realizes that Carter doesn't want to let her go.

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  • Does The Perfect Guy end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Guy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Guy sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Guy easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Perfect Guy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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Rarity72

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Surprise34

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Love13

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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