Stranger Than Paradise (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1984, Stranger Than Paradise is a comedy and drama film directed by Jim Jarmusch, running about 89 minutes. “A new American film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Hungarian immigrant, his friend, and his cousin go on an unpredictable adventure across America.
Who’s in it. Stranger Than Paradise stars John Lurie as Willie, Eszter Balint as Eva, Richard Edson as Eddy and Cecillia Stark as Aunt Lotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Stranger Than Paradise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger Than Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger Than Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger Than Paradise (1984)?
- In US, Stranger Than Paradise is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger Than Paradise worth watching?
- Stranger Than Paradise holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stranger Than Paradise?
- Stranger Than Paradise stars John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson, Cecillia Stark and Danny Rosen.
- When was Stranger Than Paradise released?
- Stranger Than Paradise was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.