Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
English fantasy film directed by Tom Tykwer
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 27m 147 min
- Released
- 7 September 2006
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes (147 min). The English film released on 7 September 2006. It is directed by Tom Tykwer and stars Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman and Rachel Hurd-Wood.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Cast
- Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, Karoline Herfurth, Simon Chandler, John Hurt, Corinna Harfouch, Birgit Minichmayr, David Calder, Sam Douglas, Sara Forestier
- Cinematography
- Frank Griebe
- Editing
- Alexander Berner
- Music
- Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
- Written by
- Andrew Birkin, Tom Tykwer, Bernd Eichinger
- Produced by
- Bernd Eichinger, Andrew Birkin, Martin Moszkowicz
- Production
- Constantin Film, Nouvelles Éditions de Films, Castelao Producciones, VIP Medienfonds
- Distribution
- DreamWorks, Disney+, Paramount Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $135 million
- Awards
- European Film Award for Best Cinematographer; European Film Academy Prix d'Excellence
- Based on
- Perfume, Patrick Süskind
- Set in
- Paris, France
- Filmed in
- Paris, Barcelona, Germany, Girona
- Country
- France, Germany, Spain, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 7 September 2006
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes, or 147 min.
When did Perfume: The Story of a Murderer release?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer released on 7 September 2006.
Who directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is directed by Tom Tykwer.
Who is in the cast of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
The cast of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer includes Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, Karoline Herfurth and Simon Chandler.
Where can I watch Perfume: The Story of a Murderer online?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer streams on Disney+.
How much did Perfume: The Story of a Murderer earn at the box office?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer grossed $135 million on a budget of $60 million.
Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer based on a true story or a book?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is based on Perfume and Patrick Süskind.
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