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Come See the Paradise

1990·Movie
2h 13min·R

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.

In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
Historical DramaJapanese InternmentForbidden LoveRacial PrejudiceWorld War II EraEmotional StorytellingFamily SeparationSocial Injustice

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Come See the Paradise legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Come See the Paradise worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Come See the Paradise rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Come See the Paradise?

2 h 13 min

Come See the Paradise runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Come See the Paradise?

Critics64
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Come See the Paradise much the same way.

What language is Come See the Paradise in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Come See the Paradise?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Come See the Paradise in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.