Movies like Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Key Features:: Obsession, Sensory experience, Murder, Period piece, Anti-hero, Psychological thriller, Hidden talent, Dark fantasy, Quest, Social outcast, Artistic expression, Macabre, Violence-moderate, Nudity-moderate, Historical setting, Cult classic
Tone:: serious, stylized, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: Art house enthusiasts, Psychological thriller fans, Literary adaptation admirers, Viewers seeking unique narratives
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Obsession → Dread

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

2006-09-13

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.

Genres

Crime, Fantasy, Drama

Cast

Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt, Karoline Herfurth, David Calder, Simon Chandler, Sian Thomas, Jessica Schwarz

Crew

Andrew Birkin, Tom Tykwer, Bernd Eichinger, Tom Tykwer

Rating

★7.366(4824 votes)