Freedom Is Paradise (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Freedom Is Paradise is a drama film directed by Sergei Bodrov, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Sasha is brought into a state-run children's home because his mother died early and his father spends most of his life in prison. The conditions are like in a penal institution. Sasha tries several times to escape and to search for his father.
Who’s in it. Freedom Is Paradise stars Aleksandr Bureyev, Sergei Bodrov Jr., Svetlana Gaytan as Klava and Vladimir Kosyrev as Sasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Freedom Is Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freedom Is Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freedom Is Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freedom Is Paradise (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Freedom Is Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Freedom Is Paradise worth watching?
- Freedom Is Paradise holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freedom Is Paradise?
- Freedom Is Paradise stars Aleksandr Bureyev, Sergei Bodrov Jr., Svetlana Gaytan, Vladimir Kosyrev and Kseniya Nazarova.
- When was Freedom Is Paradise released?
- Freedom Is Paradise was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.