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Paradise

1991Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A nostalgic, hopeful drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Sentimental Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Rural Setting
  • Childhood Innocence
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • Character-Driven
  • Gentle Pace
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Summer Romance

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Written by
Mary Agnes Donoghue, Jean-Loup Hubert
Produced by
Scott Kroopf, Patrick J. Palmer
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

September 18, 1991 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
September 18, 1991
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$34 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Book Burning, Misplaced Wildlife, Children Are Innocent +9

  • Book Burning
  • Misplaced Wildlife
  • Children Are Innocent
  • Our Nudity Is Different
  • Even the Dog Is Ashamed
  • One-Word Title
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • "Arabian Nights" Days
  • Badass Preacher
  • Ambiguous Syntax
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Waterfall Shower

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Paradise?"

Questions about Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paradise?

PrimeHoopla

In the United States, Paradise streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Paradise worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Paradise okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Can I half-watch 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.

Will I feel good after watching Paradise?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Paradise a box office flop?

Budget$34 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $34 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 55% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Book Burning, Misplaced Wildlife, and Children Are Innocent.