Perfume (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 2001, Perfume is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Rymer, running about 106 minutes. “Fame. Power. Sex.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A week in the lives of a group of models, photographers, agents, reporters, publicists and other characters during a wild modeling show in New York City.
Who’s in it. Perfume stars Jeff Goldblum as Jamie, Michelle Williams as Halley, Mariel Hemingway as Lesse Hotton and Estella Warren as Arrianne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Perfume has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfume page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perfume tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfume (2001)?
- In US, Perfume is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Perfume worth watching?
- Perfume holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Perfume?
- Perfume stars Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Williams, Mariel Hemingway, Estella Warren and Omar Epps.
- When was Perfume released?
- Perfume was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.
