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Club Paradise

1986Movie1 h 36 minPG-13

38
WeakGoodWatch score
38
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they renovate the resort and lure tourists to Club Paradise in an effort to fight off corrupt officials and businessmen who want to claim the resort as their own.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Harold Ramis
Produced by
Michael Shamberg

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Facts

July 11, 1986 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released
July 11, 1986
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Jamaica
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Gone Swimming, Clothes Stolen, Those Two Guys, Naked People Are Funny +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Club Paradise?"

Questions about Club Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Club Paradise?

In the United States, Club Paradise streams on Prime and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 124 other countries.

Is Club Paradise worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is Club Paradise okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Club Paradise make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Club Paradise?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Club Paradise a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.