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Perfect Understanding

6.619331h 20mMovieRomanceComedyDrama

A young couple decide to marry under the condition that they agree never to disagree. That agreement is soon put to the test when the husband finds himself attracted to a beautiful young woman.

DirectorCyril Gardner
WritersMichael Powell·Miles Malleson
ProducerGloria Swanson

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Cast · Directed by Cyril Gardner

GSGloria Swanson
Gloria Swanson
Judy Rogers
LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Nicholas Randall
JHJohn Halliday
John Halliday
Ivan Ronnson
NPNigel Playfair
Nigel Playfair
Lord Portleigh
MF
Michael Farmer
George Drayton
GTGenevieve Tobin
Genevieve Tobin
Kitty Drayton
NSNora Swinburne
Nora Swinburne
Lady Stephanie Fitzmaurice
OCO.B. Clarence
O.B. Clarence
Dr. Graham
MJMary Jerrold
Mary Jerrold
Mrs. Graham
CC
Charles Collum
Sir John Fitzmaurice
PGPeter Gawthorne
Peter Gawthorne
Butler
RF
Rosalind Fuller
Cook

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Perfect Understanding — streaming FAQ

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Perfect Understanding is streaming on Cohen Media, Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Perfect Understanding on Netflix?

No, Perfect Understanding is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Cohen Media and Kanopy.

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Perfect Understanding is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.