Goodbye Paradise (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1983, Goodbye Paradise is a drama film directed by Carl Schultz, running about 119 minutes. “Stacey lives in paradise... and paradise is in big trouble.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The plot centres on Queensland's Gold Coast in the early 1980s, when a disgraced former cop, Michael Stacey writes a book exposing police corruption, does an investigation resulting in 2 murders, exposes a religious cult and watches the army begin a military coup.
Who’s in it. Goodbye Paradise stars Ray Barrett as Michael Stacey, Robyn Nevin as Kate, Janet Scrivener as Kathy and Kate Fitzpatrick as Mrs. McCreadie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Goodbye Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodbye Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye Paradise (1983)?
- In GB, Goodbye Paradise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goodbye Paradise worth watching?
- Goodbye Paradise holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodbye Paradise?
- Goodbye Paradise stars Ray Barrett, Robyn Nevin, Janet Scrivener, Kate Fitzpatrick and Lex Marinos.
- When was Goodbye Paradise released?
- Goodbye Paradise was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.