A Perfect World

A Perfect World is a 1993 American thriller crime drama film directed by Clint Eastwood. It stars Kevin Costner as an escaped convict who takes a young boy (T. J. Lowther) hostage and attempts to escape on the road with the child. Eastwood co-stars as a Texas Ranger in pursuit of the convict.

A Perfect World
Theatrical release poster by Bill Gold
Directed byClint Eastwood
Written byJohn Lee Hancock
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJack N. Green
Edited by
Music byLennie Niehaus
Production
company
Malpaso Productions
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • November 24, 1993 (1993-11-24) (United States)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million
Box office$135 million

Though the film was not a box-office success in North America and grossed only $31 million for its November 1993 release, it managed to gross $104 million overseas for a total of $135 million worldwide. The film received critical acclaim for its acting (particularly from Kevin Costner), directing, editing, themes, cinematography and musical score. It's also considered by some critics and fans as one of Eastwood's best films.

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