Return to Paradise (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1953, Return to Paradise is a drama film directed by Mark Robson, running about 100 minutes. “They called him Morgantani and to some he was a god ... but to one woman, Mister Morgan was a Man !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American drifter comes to a remote Polynesian island controlled by a Puritanical missionary and turns the social life of the island upside-down.
Who’s in it. Return to Paradise stars Gary Cooper as Mr. Morgan, Barry Jones as Pastor Corbett, Roberta Haynes as Maeva and Moira Walker as Turia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Return to Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Paradise (1953)?
- In US, Return to Paradise is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return to Paradise worth watching?
- Return to Paradise holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Paradise?
- Return to Paradise stars Gary Cooper, Barry Jones, Roberta Haynes, Moira Walker and John Hudson.
- When was Return to Paradise released?
- Return to Paradise was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.