The Perfectionist
1985, English. Directed by Chris Thomson.
Barbara and Steward are happily married and have three kids. But one day Barbara decides that her children are old enough now and she can quit as housewife and start to study. Against the will of her husband she employs babysitter Eric while she attends university. Steward reacts increasingly nervous about the presence of another man in his family and brings their marriage into a crisis.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 December 1985
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- David Williamson
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The Perfectionist runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Perfectionist on?
The Perfectionist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1985. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Perfectionist?
If you liked The Perfectionist, try Clear History, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy.
Who directed The Perfectionist?
The Perfectionist (1985) was directed by Chris Thomson and stars Jacki Weaver, John Waters, Steven Vidler.