The Perfect Murder (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1988, The Perfect Murder is a thriller and mystery film directed by Zafar Hai, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Police Inspector Ghote lives a middle-class life in Bombay along with his wife, Pratima. He has been employed with the Bombay Police for many years. He is assigned to investigate the deadly assault on a Parsi man named Perfect, who is the Secretary of Lala Heera Lal, a wealthy man with underworld links. Inspector Ghote commences his investigation and is displeased when his superiors ask him to work with a Swedish Forensic Expert by the name of Axel Svennson.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Murder stars Naseeruddin Shah as Inspector Ghote, Stellan Skarsgård as Axel Svensson, Amjad Khan as Lala Heera Lal and Madhur Jaffrey as Mrs. Lal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Perfect Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Murder (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Perfect Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Perfect Murder worth watching?
- The Perfect Murder holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Murder?
- The Perfect Murder stars Naseeruddin Shah, Stellan Skarsgård, Amjad Khan, Madhur Jaffrey and Annu Kapoor.