Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
"Obsession can cause the unthinkable."
Originally released in 2006. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a crime/fantasy film. directed by Tom Tykwer. With a runtime of 2h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, and Rachel Hurd-Wood
Synopsis
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 27m
147 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (4,876 votes)
Budget
$63.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$135M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 4 more
Director
Top Cast
Ben Whishaw
as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan Rickman
as Richis
Rachel Hurd-Wood
as Laura
Dustin Hoffman
as Giuseppe Baldini
John Hurt
as Narrator (voice)
Karoline Herfurth
as The Plum Girl
David Calder
as Bishop of Grasse
Simon Chandler
as Mayor of Grasse
Sian Thomas
as Madame Gaillard
Jessica Schwarz
as Natalie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $63,700,000
- Revenue
- $135,039,924
Production Companies
- Constantin Film
- VIP Medienfonds 4
- NEF Productions
- Davis Films
- Castelao Productions
- Rising Star Productions
- DreamWorks Pictures
- Summit Entertainment
- Bernd Eichinger Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer about?
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as ...
Who directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was directed by Tom Tykwer.
How long is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
When was Perfume: The Story of a Murderer released?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was released on September 13, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
The main cast of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer includes Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt.
Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer worth watching?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 4,876 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.