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Searching for Paradise

2002Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes71%33%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Some fantasies are better left to the imagination.

A young woman, coping with the death of her father, embarks on a quest to meet a Hollywood star with whom she has become obsessed.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Romance
  • Pop Culture Obsession
  • Hollywood Dreams
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Personal Quest
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Emotional Journey
  • Contemplative Mood

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Myra Paci
Written by
Myra Paci
Produced by
Janet Grillo, Ruth Charny
Music by
Carter Burwell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 24, 2002 · 1 h 28 min · Drama

Released
June 24, 2002
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Searching for Paradise worth watching?"

Questions about Searching for Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Searching for Paradise worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (44).

Is Searching for Paradise good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Searching for Paradise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.