Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers

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Perfect Strangers

1993
TV Show
Ended
9 Seasons
English

The chronicles of the rocky coexistence of midwestern American Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from eastern Mediterranean Europe, Balki Bartokomous.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jerome PerreardGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young man, Doug (Brad Pitt), is caught in a complicated love triangle. He is involved with an older woman, who is married to a wealthy businessman. As the relationships become more entangled, Doug finds himself in a dangerous situation.

Critical Reception

Perfect Strangers received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. It did not achieve significant commercial success and is largely considered a lesser-known early work of Brad Pitt.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.

  • Performances are generally considered weak, with Brad Pitt's early role showing potential but lacking depth.

  • Despite its attempt at a dramatic narrative, the film fails to engage or offer substantial insight.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Perfect Strangers (1993)' is not readily available. Based on available critical commentary, it appears to be a film that did not resonate widely with viewers.

Fun Fact

This film is one of Brad Pitt's earliest roles, appearing before he gained widespread fame in the mid-1990s.

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