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Bird of Paradise

1932·Movie
1h 20min·NR
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

A drama of forbidden love beyond the pale of white men's morals.

When a young South Seas sailor falls overboard, the beautiful daughter of a Polynesian king dives in and saves his life. Thus begins the romance of Johnny and Luana. Though Luana is promised to another man, Johnny whisks her away, and for a brief time the lovers live very happily together. But, when a local volcano threatens their lives, Luana knows that she must sacrifice herself to the volcanic gods in order to save her island.
Classic Hollywood RomanceExotic MelodramaForbidden LoveCultural ConflictIsland TragedySacrificial ThemesOld FashionedVisually EvocativeDoomed Romance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bird of Paradise legally?

Bird of Paradise is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bird of Paradise worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bird of Paradise rated?

NRNudity

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity.

How long is Bird of Paradise?

1 h 20 min

Bird of Paradise runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bird of Paradise?

Critics50
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see Bird of Paradise much the same way.

What language is Bird of Paradise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bird of Paradise?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bird of Paradise in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bird of Paradise use?

Answer CutAppease the Volcano GodBetween My LegsThe Chief's DaughterSkinnydippingHollywood NativesMaligned Mixed MarriageNubile SavageHeroic SacrificeWalking Shirtless SceneShaking the RumpYou No Take Candleand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Bird of Paradise, including Answer Cut, Appease the Volcano God, Between My Legs.