Fruit of Paradise (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1970, Fruit of Paradise is a drama film directed by Věra Chytilová, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. An experimental retelling of the story of Adam and Eve which then progresses into an allegorical depiction of the loss of innocence.
Who’s in it. Fruit of Paradise stars Jitka Novákova as Eva, Karel Novák as Josef, Jan Schmid as Robert and Alice Auspergerová as Aunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Fruit of Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fruit of Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fruit of Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fruit of Paradise (1970)?
- In US, Fruit of Paradise is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fruit of Paradise worth watching?
- Fruit of Paradise holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fruit of Paradise?
- Fruit of Paradise stars Jitka Novákova, Karel Novák, Jan Schmid, Alice Auspergerová and Julius Albert.
- When was Fruit of Paradise released?
- Fruit of Paradise was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.