A Perfect World (1993)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,801 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1993-11-24
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch A Perfect World
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.
A Perfect World parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Perfect World is a PG-13 crime drama about a kidnapped boy's friendship with an escaped convict.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a hostage situation and crime-related tension involving a child.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kevin Costner as Robert 'Butch' Haynes
- Clint Eastwood as Chief Red Garnett
- Laura Dern as Sally Gerber
- T.J. Lowther as Phillip 'Buzz' Perry
- Bradley Whitford as Bobby Lee
- Keith Szarabajka as Terry Pugh
- Leo Burmester as Tom Adler
- Paul Hewitt as Dick Suttle
- Ray McKinnon as Bradley
- Jennifer Griffin as Gladys Perry
A Perfect World FAQ
Is A Perfect World good?
A Perfect World has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,801 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Perfect World?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Perfect World OK for kids?
A Perfect World is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Perfect World is a PG-13 crime drama about a kidnapped boy's friendship with an escaped convict.
What movies are like A Perfect World?
If you liked A Perfect World, try John Q, Prison Break: The Final Break, The Defiant Ones and A Man Escaped.