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Paradise

1982Movie1 h 42 minR

Romance
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic205.0Rotten Tomatoes–39%
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic205.0Rotten Tomatoes–39%

Summary

After their caravan is attacked and their respective families butchered by Arab marauders, teenagers David and Sarah flee across the desert.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, laughs or scares.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Gillard
Written by
Stuart Gillard
Produced by
Robert Lantos, Stephen J. Roth
Music by
Paul Hoffert

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Facts

March 12, 1982 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
March 12, 1982
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Romance, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Box office
$6 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Religion, "Do It Yourself" Theme Tune, Not Even Bothering with the Accent +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Paradise?"

Questions about Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paradise?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Paradise worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.9, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 20). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Paradise good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Paradise use?

Artistic License – Religion"Do It Yourself" Theme TuneNot Even Bothering with the AccentSex SlaveAll Men Are PervertsBathe Her and Bring Her to MeBook BurningWaterfall ShowerVile Villain, Saccharine Show"Arabian Nights" DaysArtistic Licence – BiologyEven the Dog Is Ashamedand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Religion, "Do It Yourself" Theme Tune, and Not Even Bothering with the Accent.