Past Perfect (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1996, Past Perfect is an action and science fiction film directed by Jonathan Heap, running about 92 minutes. “Is the future worth dying for?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this Seattle-set police thriller, a police detective tries to bring a band of adolescent arms dealers to justice. He manages to capture one, but he is under-age and cannot be prosecuted as an adult. Meanwhile someone is quietly slaughtering the youth's gang mates, leaving the police detective to try to save him from the same fate.
Who’s in it. Past Perfect stars Eric Roberts as Dylan Cooper, Laurie Holden as Ally Marsey, Nick Mancuso as Stone and Saul Rubinek as Bookkeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Past Perfect has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Past Perfect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Past Perfect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Past Perfect (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Past Perfect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Past Perfect worth watching?
- Past Perfect holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Past Perfect?
- Past Perfect stars Eric Roberts, Laurie Holden, Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek and Marcie Mellish.
- When was Past Perfect released?
- Past Perfect was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.