Name: Reel Paradise
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2005-08-17
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cast: John Pierson, Janet Pierson, Georgia Pierson

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Former indie film "guru" John Pierson takes his family to Fiji for one year to run the world's most remote movie theater.

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Directed by: Steve James
Produced by: Scott Mosier, Steve James
Music by: Norman Arnold

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August 17, 2005 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released: August 17, 2005
Runtime: 1 h 50 min
Age rating: R
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Fijian
Made in: Fiji, United States
Box office: $31,918

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Is Reel Paradise worth watching?

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Reel Paradise okay for kids?

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

Will I feel good after watching Reel Paradise?

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

Is Reel Paradise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (5 of 10) more than on its plot.