A Perfect World

Moody, intense, and uniquely poignant drama directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Kevin Costner as Butch Haynes, a criminal who, along with partner Jerry Pugh (Keith Szarabajka), escapes prison and flees across Texas with an 8-year-old fatherless boy they take as a hostage. While Butch builds a bond with the boy, tough Texas Ranger Red Garnett (Eastwood) and a criminologist (Laura Dern) pursue him. Laura Dern also stars. 138 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; filmographies.