perfectionist
34 movies and shows
Whiplash
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Turning Red
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.
The Killer
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
After a fateful miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
Shotgun Wedding
Wed, 28 Dec 2022
Darcy and Tom gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding but when the entire party is taken hostage, “’Til Death Do Us Part” takes on a whole new meaning. Now, Darcy and Tom must save their loved ones—if they don’t kill each other first.
Serial Mom
Wed, 13 Apr 1994
Beverly is the perfect happy homemaker, along with her doting husband and two children, but this nuclear family just might explode when her fascination with serial killers collides with her ever-so-proper code of ethics.
No Reservations
Fri, 15 Jun 2007
Master chef Kate Armstrong runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in the works when she becomes the guardian of her young niece while crossing forks with the brash sous-chef who just joined her staff. Though romance blooms in the face of rivalry, Kate needs to look outside the kitchen to find true happiness.
Home Sweet Hell
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Don Champagne seems to have it all, but when his wife, Mona, learns of his affair with a pretty new salesgirl, she will stop at nothing to maintain their storybook life.
The Amazing Mr. Nordill
Sat, 30 Aug 1947
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the gentlemanly life and masterful counterfeiting exploits of Everett Nordill, one of the cleverest counterfeiters who ever baffled the agents of the U.S. Treasury department.
Jane
Fri, 26 Aug 2022
When Olivia gets deferred from her dream college, she begins to spiral. In an attempt to regain control, she embarks on a social media-fueled rampage against those that stand in the way of her success. But as things escalate, she is forced to confront her darkest impulses in order to get ahead.
Last Life in the Universe
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
An obsessive-compulsive Japanese librarian living in Bangkok spends most of his days contemplating suicide in his apartment. His life changes when he witnesses the death of a young girl and becomes acquainted with her elder sister.
Beyond the Sea
Tue, 16 Nov 2004
Based on the life and career of legendary entertainer, Bobby Darin, the biopic moves back and forth between his childhood and adulthood, to tell the tale of his life.
Deliver Us from Eva
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Eva Dandridge has been in charge of her younger sisters ever since their parents died many years ago. She is a very uptight young woman who constantly meddles in the affairs of her sisters and their significant others. Her brothers-in-law, who are tired of Eva interfering in their lives, decide to set her up with someone so she can leave them alone. They end up paying Ray, the local "playboy," $5,000 to date her. The plan goes by smoothly, but trouble comes when Ray actually falls in love with Eva.
Christmas Perfection
Sun, 25 Nov 2018
As a kid, Darcy had no control over her family’s holidays and thus, has grown up to be a Christmas control freak — so much so that she loses sight of what the holidays actually mean. Suddenly, she finds herself magically transported into her idea of the perfect Christmas Village and learns that ‘perfection’ isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Repli-Kate
Tue, 29 Jan 2002
A scientist and his sidekick accidentally clone a journalist and decide to turn the mistake into Repli-Kate, their idea of the perfect woman, who loves, beer, football, and frat parties.
En Pointe
Invalid Date
Recently enrolled in a prestigious, cut-throat dance school, 17-year-old Tanya is eager to prove herself, but when her fellow students go missing, it occurs to her that something is amiss.
John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
An immersive film essay on tennis legend John McEnroe at the height of his career as the world champion, documenting his strive for perfection, frustrations, and the hardest loss of his career at the 1984 Roland-Garros French Open.
Esther's Choice
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
Esther, a film composer going through a dry spell, moves in with her boyfriend Michael only to find out that he still keeps his Ex-girlfriend's belongings in his closet. What follows is an emotional roller coaster of a film exploring the great lengths an artist chooses to go to for the sake of inspiration.
Mad Dance Office
Wed, 04 Mar 2026
Gook-hee, a competent public servant, gets to learn flamenco dance with Yeon-kyeong, who is a victim of bullying in the office.
The Making of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'
Tue, 21 Nov 2000