A Perfect World_
"A convict. A cop. A hostage that will make one of them a hero."
A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
A Perfect World earned $135.1M worldwide on a $30.0M budget — a 350% return on investment.
Year context
A Perfect World was released 33 years ago in 1993.
CAST (20)
Kevin Costner
Robert 'Butch' Haynes
Clint Eastwood
Chief Red Garnett
Laura Dern
Sally Gerber
T.J. Lowther
Phillip 'Buzz' Perry
Bradley Whitford
Bobby Lee
Keith Szarabajka
Terry Pugh
Leo Burmester
Tom Adler
Paul Hewitt
Dick Suttle
Ray McKinnon
Bradley
Jennifer Griffin
Gladys Perry
LF
Leslie Flowers
Naomi Perry
BF
Belinda Flowers
Ruth Perry
Darryl Cox
Mr. Hughes
JW
Jay Whiteaker
Billy Reeves
TS
Taylor Suzanna McBride
Tinkerbell
CR
Christopher Reagan Ammons
Dancing Skeleton
MV
Mark Voges
Larry Billings
VG
Vernon Grote
Prison Guard
James Jeter
Oldtimer
Ed Geldart
Fred Cummings
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$30.0M
Budget
$135.1M
Revenue
+350%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Malpaso Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
138 min (2h 18m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (1,793 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$135,100,000
Profit
+$105,100,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Perfect World about?
A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.
How long is A Perfect World?
A Perfect World has a runtime of 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Who directed A Perfect World?
A Perfect World was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in A Perfect World?
The cast of A Perfect World includes Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther, Bradley Whitford.
How much did A Perfect World make at the box office?
A Perfect World earned $135,100,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of A Perfect World?
A Perfect World has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 1,793 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
Thriller
KEYWORDS (8)
hostage
texas
prison escape
escaped convict
child kidnapping
child driving car
criminologist
1960s