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Paradise

1991·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

It would take a miracle to save their love... and that's just what they got.

A 10-year-old boy spends a summer in the country with a childless couple and a precocious girl.
Sentimental DramaComing-of-Age StoryRural SettingChildhood InnocenceRelationship DynamicsCharacter-DrivenGentle PaceNostalgic ToneSummer Romance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paradise legally?

Paradise is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paradise worth watching?

64
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paradise rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Paradise?

1 h 51 min

Paradise runs 1 h 51 min.

Was Paradise a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$19 million

No. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 55% of its budget.

What language is Paradise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Paradise?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paradise in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paradise use?

Book BurningMisplaced WildlifeChildren Are InnocentOur Nudity Is DifferentEven the Dog Is AshamedOne-Word TitleNot Even Bothering with the Accent"Arabian Nights" DaysBadass PreacherAmbiguous SyntaxTeen PregnancyWaterfall Showerand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Paradise, including Book Burning, Misplaced Wildlife, Children Are Innocent.