Movie

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

“Cinema lies. Sport does not.”

★ 6.3(28)20181h 35m

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, CHILI and CG TV STREAMING in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Where to watch John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

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Director: Julien Faraut
Release date: 2018-07-11
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: UFO Production

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection — trailer

About John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is a 2018 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Julien Faraut, starring John McEnroe, Mathieu Amalric and Jacques Pernod. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John McEnroe

Self (archive footage)

Mathieu Amalric

Narrator (voice)

Jacques Pernod

Self

Cédric Quignon-Fleuret

Self

Nicolas Thibault

Self

Serge Daney

Self (archive footage)

Tom Hulce

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gil de Kermadec

Self (archive footage)

Ivan Lendl

Self (archive footage)

John Patrick McEnroe

Self - John McEnroe's Father (archive footage)

Kay McEnroe

Self - John McEnroe's Mother (archive footage)

Patrick McEnroe

Self - John McEnroe's Brother (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

tennistennis playerperfectionistperfectiontennis matchtennis profamous people

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection in Italy?+

In Italy, John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, CHILI and CG TV STREAMING. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

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

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection?+

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection?+

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection stars John McEnroe, Mathieu Amalric, Jacques Pernod, Cédric Quignon-Fleuret and Nicolas Thibault.

When did John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection come out?+

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is a 2018 movie directed by Julien Faraut.

What genre is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection?+

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection is Documentary film.

Who directed John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection?+

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection was directed by Julien Faraut.