Why ‘A Perfect Getaway’ — the Forgotten 2009 Thriller — Should Have Made Timothy Olyphant a Movie Star
Timothy Olyphant stars in A Perfect Getaway, a 2009 thriller written and directed by David Twohy. The film also features Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, and Kiele Sanchez. It was released in August 2009, runs for 98 minutes, and is set on a remote Hawaiian beach.
- Who stars and who made the film.
- Basic plot premise without spoilers.
- Director David Twohy’s credits.
- Release details and where to stream.
Plot and cast
The story follows Cliff (Steve Zahn) and Cydney (Milla Jovovich), a newly married couple on a honeymoon hike to a secluded beach in Hawaii. Along the way, they meet another couple: Nick (Timothy Olyphant) and Gina (Kiele Sanchez). As the group travels together, suspicion grows and tensions rise between the characters.
Director and crew
David Twohy wrote and directed A Perfect Getaway. Twohy is credited as a screenwriter on the 1993 film The Fugitive, and he has directed several films that feature the Riddick character with actor Vin Diesel. Universal Pictures released A Perfect Getaway in August 2009.
Cast background and other credits
Timothy Olyphant appears in A Perfect Getaway alongside Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, and Kiele Sanchez. Prior to this film, Olyphant had roles in titles such as Gone in 60 Seconds, The Girl Next Door, Hitman (2007), and Live Free or Die Hard (2007). After A Perfect Getaway, Olyphant became widely known for his lead role on the TV series Justified.
Where to watch
As of this writing, A Perfect Getaway is available to stream on HBO Max. The film’s runtime is listed as 98 minutes.
