Perfect Strangers (2016)
Kernel Score: 88% · 4,590 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2016-02-11
Runtime: 97 minutes
Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?
Must-watch. A smart, funny Italian dinner-party drama where friends agree to share every phone message that night. Secrets surface fast, and it feels uncomfortably real.
Watch it if you
- like sharp dialogue-driven films
- enjoy one-location comedy-dramas
- like seeing friends' secrets slip out
Skip it if you
- dislike subtitles
- want a plot with action
Best for: Night in with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Overview
During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.
Perfect Strangers parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Perfect Strangers is a drama about friends whose secrets are exposed during a dinner party game.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves a love affair and trust issues among the friend group revealed through the game.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Il Sorpasso (1962) — 89%: Classic Italian comedy with a bittersweet bite
- Marriage Italian Style (1964) — 85%: Italian classic about love and marriage
- Life Is Beautiful (1997) — 93%: Italian film mixing humour with heart
- The Apartment (1960) — 91%: Bittersweet comedy about modern relationships
Director
Cast
- Giuseppe Battiston as Peppe
- Anna Foglietta as Carlotta
- Marco Giallini as Rocco
- Edoardo Leo as Cosimo
- Valerio Mastandrea as Lele
- Alba Rohrwacher as Bianca
- Kasia Smutniak as Eva
- Benedetta Porcaroli as Sofia
- Elisabetta De Palo as Nonna
- Tommaso Tatafiore as Bruno
Perfect Strangers FAQ
Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?
Must-watch. A smart, funny Italian dinner-party drama where friends agree to share every phone message that night. Secrets surface fast, and it feels uncomfortably real.
Is Perfect Strangers OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Perfect Strangers is a drama about friends whose secrets are exposed during a dinner party game.
What movies are like Perfect Strangers?
If you liked Perfect Strangers, try Il Sorpasso, Marriage Italian Style, Life Is Beautiful and The Apartment.