Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
R“Obsession can cause the unthinkable.”
2006·147 min·Released
Studio: Bernd Eichinger Productions, Castelao Productions, Constantin Film, Davis Films, DreamWorks Pictures, NEF Productions, Rising Star Productions, Summit Entertainment, VIP Medienfonds 4
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Theatrical Sep 13, 2006
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Germany · English · USA
Overview
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.
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DirectorTom Tykwer
WriterBernd Eichinger, Tom Tykwer, Andrew Birkin
Cast
Ben Whishaw
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
Alan Rickman
Richis
Rachel Hurd-Wood
Laura
Dustin Hoffman
Giuseppe Baldini
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Karoline Herfurth
The Plum Girl
David Calder
Bishop of Grasse
Simon Chandler
Mayor of Grasse
Sian Thomas
Madame Gaillard
Jessica Schwarz
Natalie
Corinna Harfouch
Madame Arnulfi
Paul Berrondo
Dominique Druot
Timothy Davies
Chenier
Sam Douglas
Grimal
Harris Gordon
Marquis de Montesquieu
Sara Forestier
Jeanne
Joanna Griffiths
Marianne
Birgit Minichmayr
Grenouille's Mother
Alvaro Roque
Grenouille 5 Years
Franck Lefeuvre
Grenouille 12 Years
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Keywords
daughtersmall townbad smellprostituteparis, francebased on novel or bookobsessionorgygeniussupernaturallone wolfnoselavenderchild prodigyfish marketmurderdeathperfume18th century
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Budget
$64M
Revenue
$135M
TMDb Votes
4,979
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026