John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection(2018)
L'empire de la perfection
Cinema lies. Sport does not.
John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection Synopsis
An immersive film essay on tennis legend John McEnroe at the height of his career as the world champion, documenting his strive for perfection, frustrations, and the hardest loss of his career at the 1984 Roland-Garros French Open.
John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018) is a documentary film directed by Julien Faraut, released on July 11, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John McEnroe, Mathieu Amalric, Jacques Pernod and Cédric Quignon-Fleuret. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Faraut
- Writers:
- Julien Faraut
- Producers:
- Raphaëlle Delauche, William Jéhannin
- Production:
- UFO Production
- Status:
- Released
John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018) Trailer
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection Cast & Crew
Main cast
John McEnroe
as Self (archive footage)
Mathieu Amalric
as Narrator (voice)
- Jacques Pernod
Jacques Pernod
as Self
- Cédric Quignon-Fleuret
Cédric Quignon-Fleuret
as Self
- Nicolas Thibault
Nicolas Thibault
as Self
Serge Daney
as Self (archive footage)
Tom Hulce
as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Gil de Kermadec
Gil de Kermadec
as Self (archive footage)
Ivan Lendl
as Self (archive footage)
- John Patrick McEnroe
John Patrick McEnroe
as Self - John McEnroe's Father (archive footage)
- Kay McEnroe
Kay McEnroe
as Self - John McEnroe's Mother (archive footage)
- Patrick McEnroe
Patrick McEnroe
as Self - John McEnroe's Brother (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Julien Faraut, written by Julien Faraut, produced by Raphaëlle Delauche and William Jéhannin.
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 31 ratings.
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection online?
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection?
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The main cast of John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018) includes John McEnroe, Mathieu Amalric, Jacques Pernod, Cédric Quignon-Fleuret and Nicolas Thibault. The film was directed by Julien Faraut. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection released?
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection was released on July 11, 2018 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection worth watching?
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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