Andres Gomez
5/10The staging is much more interesting than the development of the story. A wannabe that fades at the half, although the performances are quite OK.
Reviewed on November 11, 2013
The Perfect Host(2010)
Dinner parties are a dying art.
6.4(478)1h 33m2010-07-01
ComedyThrillerCrime
The Perfect Host Synopsis
Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck perfectly timed for 8:30 p.m. John Taylor is a career criminal. He’s just robbed a bank and needs to get off the streets. He finds himself on Warwick’s doorstep posing as a friend of a friend, new to Los Angeles, who’s been mugged and lost his luggage.
The Perfect Host (2010) is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Nicholas Tomnay, released on July 1, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars David Hyde Pierce, Clayne Crawford, Nathaniel Parker and Megahn Perry. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 478 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Tomnay
- Writers:
- Nicholas Tomnay
- Cinematographer:
- John Brawley
- Composer:
- John Swihart
- Production:
- Splendid Film
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $453,708
- Status:
- Released
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The Perfect Host Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Hyde Pierce
as Warwick Wilson
Clayne Crawford
as John Taylor
Nathaniel Parker
as Detective Morton
Megahn Perry
as Simone De Marchi
Helen Reddy
as Cathy Knight
Cooper Barnes
as Rupert
Indira G. Wilson
as Monica
Tyrees Allen
as Roman
- Annie Campbell
Annie Campbell
as Chelsea
Joseph Will
as Detective Valdez
George Cheung
as Storekeeper
Brooke Anderson
as Thief
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Tomnay, written by Nicholas Tomnay.
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The Perfect Host Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 478 ratings.
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The Perfect Host – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Perfect Host online?
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The Perfect Host (2010) is available to stream on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Perfect Host?
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The main cast of The Perfect Host (2010) includes David Hyde Pierce, Clayne Crawford, Nathaniel Parker, Megahn Perry and Helen Reddy. The film was directed by Nicholas Tomnay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Perfect Host released?
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The Perfect Host was released on July 1, 2010 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Perfect Host worth watching?
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The Perfect Host (2010) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 478 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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