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Children of Paradise

1945Movie3 h 10 minNR

DramaRomance
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic967.7Rotten Tomatoes98%95%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about history and show business, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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AT LAST! The Celebrated French Film.

In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Theater World
  • Complex Characters
  • Visually Rich
  • Poetic Dialogue
  • French Cinema Classic
  • Emotional Depth

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Marcel Carné
Written by
Jacques Prévert
Produced by
Raymond Borderie, Fred Orain
Music by
Maurice Thiriet

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Facts

March 15, 1945 · 3 h 10 min · NR

Released
March 15, 1945
Runtime
3 h 10 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$1,457
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Ambiguously Gay, Artistic License – History, Betty and Veronica +9

  • Ambiguously Gay
  • Artistic License – History
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Cliffhanger
  • Caught in the Rain
  • The Dividual
  • Longing Look
  • Floral Theme Naming
  • Epic Movie
  • Five-Finger Discount
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • No Ending

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Children of Paradise?"

Questions about Children of Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Children of Paradise?

PlexDarkroomFawesomeIndieFlix Shorts

In the United States, Children of Paradise streams on IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on Plex, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Children of Paradise worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is Children of Paradise good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Children of Paradise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Children of Paradise in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Children of Paradise use?

Ambiguously GayArtistic License – HistoryBetty and VeronicaCliffhangerCaught in the RainThe DividualLonging LookFloral Theme NamingEpic MovieFive-Finger DiscountVery Loosely Based on a True StoryNo Endingand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Ambiguously Gay, Artistic License – History, and Betty and Veronica.