Perfect Strangers (2016) Review: An Italian Classic
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is Perfect Strangers worth watching?
Yes — Perfect Strangers remains one of the most celebrated films from Italy, with a 78% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 78% Critic Score, 85% Audience Score, 45 Metascore, 3.8 on Letterboxd, and 7.7 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Italy” list.
What is Perfect Strangers about?
Seven friends at dinner agree to share every phone message aloud, exposing secrets that unravel marriages and friendships in real time. Directed by Paolo Genovese, the film stars Marco Giallini, Giuseppe Battiston, Anna Foglietta, and remains a reference point for Comedy and Drama filmmaking from Italy.
Should you watch Perfect Strangers?
Yes, without hesitation — Perfect Strangers rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 96 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Genovese’s smartphone chamber comedy became one of Italy’s most remade domestic hits worldwide.
Where can I watch Perfect Strangers?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Perfect Strangers (2016) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt4901306) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Italy on NewMoviesReviews.com.