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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

6.120181h 35mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorJulien Faraut
WriterJulien Faraut
ProducersRaphaëlle Delauche·William Jéhannin

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Cast · Directed by Julien Faraut

JMJohn McEnroe
John McEnroe
Self (archive footage)
MAMathieu Amalric
Mathieu Amalric
Narrator (voice)
JP
Jacques Pernod
Self
CQ
Cédric Quignon-Fleuret
Self
NT
Nicolas Thibault
Self
SDSerge Daney
Serge Daney
Self (archive footage)
THTom Hulce
Tom Hulce
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (archive footage) (uncredited)
GK
Gil de Kermadec
Self (archive footage)
ILIvan Lendl
Ivan Lendl
Self (archive footage)
JM
John Patrick McEnroe
Self - John McEnroe's Father (archive footage)
KM
Kay McEnroe
Self - John McEnroe's Mother (archive footage)
PM
Patrick McEnroe
Self - John McEnroe's Brother (archive footage)

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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection?

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection on Netflix?

No, John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Night Flight Plus and Kanopy.

Is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection on Amazon Prime Video?

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection for free?

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.