Paradise (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Paradise is a drama and family film directed by Mary Agnes Donoghue, running about 111 minutes. “It would take a miracle to save their love... and that's just what they got.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 10-year-old boy spends a summer in the country with a childless couple and a precocious girl.
Who’s in it. Paradise stars Melanie Griffith as Lily Reed, Elijah Wood as Willard Young, Thora Birch as Billie Pike and Don Johnson as Ben Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise (1991)?
- In US, Paradise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paradise worth watching?
- Paradise holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise?
- Paradise stars Melanie Griffith, Elijah Wood, Thora Birch, Don Johnson and Sheila McCarthy.
- When was Paradise released?
- Paradise was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.