The Perfect Host (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2010, The Perfect Host is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Nick Tomnay, running about 93 minutes. “Dinner Parties Are A Dying Art.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Host stars David Hyde Pierce as Warwick Wilson, Clayne Crawford as John Taylor, Nathaniel Parker as Detective Morton and Megahn Perry as Simone De Marchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Perfect Host has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $453.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Host page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Host tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Host (2010)?
- In US, The Perfect Host is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Host worth watching?
- The Perfect Host holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Host?
- The Perfect Host stars David Hyde Pierce, Clayne Crawford, Nathaniel Parker, Megahn Perry and Helen Reddy.
- When was The Perfect Host released?
- The Perfect Host was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.