Perfect Lives
1984, English. Directed by John Sanborn.
An opera for television
Set in the American Midwest, Perfect Lives is “about” bank robbery, cocktail lounges, geriatric love, adolescent elopement, the changing of the light at sundown, et al. One of the definitive text-sound compositions of the late 20th century, it has been called "the most influential music/theater/literary work of the 1980s".
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 16 February 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Ashley
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How long is Perfect Lives?
Perfect Lives runs 175 minutes (2h 55m).
Does Perfect Lives have a post-credits scene?
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Perfect Lives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Perfect Lives is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Perfect Lives on?
Perfect Lives isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 February 1984. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Perfect Lives?
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Who directed Perfect Lives?
Perfect Lives (1984) was directed by John Sanborn and stars Robert Ashley, “Blue” Gene Tyranny, Jill Kroesen.