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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

R20062h 27mTom Tykwer
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 59% · Metacritic 56

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"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.

CrimeFantasyDrama
DaughterSmall TownBad SmellProstituteParis, FranceBased On Novel Or BookObsessionOrgyGeniusSupernatural

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Frequently asked questions

What is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) about?

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.

Who stars in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer stars Ben Whishaw (Jean-Baptiste Grenouille), Alan Rickman (Richis), Rachel Hurd-Wood (Laura), Dustin Hoffman (Giuseppe Baldini), John Hurt (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Tom Tykwer.

How long is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer worth watching?

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 59. Fans of Crime, Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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