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Perfect Strangers

Directed by Paolo Genovese · 2016 ·

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Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?

Yes. Perfect Strangers (2016) earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (78%). See the 4 inputs.

69%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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78% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
45 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Age rating
M (Australia) · NC16 (Singapore) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Marco Giallini , Giuseppe Battiston , Anna Foglietta
Country
Italy
Language
Italian

Also known as Perfetti sconosciuti Perfectos desconocidos Perfect Strangers - Wie viele Geheimnisse verträgt eine Freundschaft? Perfeitos Desconhecidos おとなの事情 퍼펙트 스트레인저 完美陌生人 Mükemmel Yabancılar

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

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Japan Prime Video
South Korea TVING

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (78/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Celluloid Score 69% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?

Yes — Perfect Strangers earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Genovese's smartphone chamber comedy became one of Italy's most remade domestic hits worldwide.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (78%).

What is Perfect Strangers about?

Seven friends at dinner agree to share every phone message aloud, exposing secrets that unravel marriages and friendships in real time.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers (2016) Review: Seven Phones on the Table

Perfect Strangers is Paolo Genovese's sharp Italian chamber comedy in which friends at a dinner party read every phone message aloud, with painfully funny results.

Yes. It is a tightly built, very funny and quietly cruel comedy of manners, ideal for anyone who likes ensemble dramas that unfold around a single table.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Perfect Strangers: frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?

Yes. Perfect Strangers (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 69%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Perfect Strangers?

Elsewhere: Prime Video in Japan; TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Perfect Strangers?

Perfect Strangers runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is Perfect Strangers rated?

Perfect Strangers is rated M in Australia, NC16 in Singapore, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Perfect Strangers?

Perfect Strangers is directed by Paolo Genovese and stars Marco Giallini, Giuseppe Battiston, Anna Foglietta.

What is the Metascore for Perfect Strangers?

Metacritic's Metascore for Perfect Strangers is 45 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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