Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
2006, English. Directed by Tom Tykwer.
Obsession can cause the unthinkable.
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is streaming on Lionsgate Play and Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tom TykwerDirector
- Ben WhishawJean-Baptiste Grenouille
- Alan RickmanRichis
- Rachel Hurd-WoodLaura
- Dustin HoffmanGiuseppe Baldini
- John HurtNarrator (voice)
- Karoline HerfurthThe Plum Girl
- David CalderBishop of Grasse
- Simon ChandlerMayor of Grasse
- Sian ThomasMadame Gaillard
- Jessica SchwarzNatalie
- Corinna HarfouchMadame Arnulfi
- Paul BerrondoDominique Druot
Details
- Released
- 13 September 2006
- Country
- Germany, France, Spain, United States of America, Belgium
- Written by
- Bernd Eichinger, Tom Tykwer, Andrew Birkin
- Budget
- $64M
- Box office
- $135M
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What Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is based on
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is adapted from a novel.
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer: quick answers
Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 5,245 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Does Perfume: The Story of a Murderer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer on?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is streaming on Lionsgate Play and Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
If you liked Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, try The Reckoning, Quills, The Illusionist.
Who directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) was directed by Tom Tykwer and stars Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood.
What is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer based on?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is adapted from a novel.