The Perfect Guy

Film - 2015 - Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance

The story

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.

Directed by

David M. Rosenthal

Starring

Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, Kathryn Morris, Holt McCallany, Rutina Wesley

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 5.6 out of 10

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Film · 2015 · Drama · Mystery & Thriller · Romance

The Perfect Guy

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The story

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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IMDb
5.6 / 10
12k votes
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19%
Tomatometer
2.49 / 5
4k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
5.7 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Runtime1h 40m
RatedR18+
Release2015-09-11
Where to watch
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