Something Short of Paradise (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Something Short of Paradise is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Helpern, running about 87 minutes. “Love isn't blind... just a little nearsighted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.
Who’s in it. Something Short of Paradise stars Susan Sarandon as Madeline Ross, David Steinberg as Harris Sloane, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Jean-Fidel Mileau and Marilyn Sokol as Ruthie Miller, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something Short of Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Short of Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Short of Paradise (1979)?
- In US, Something Short of Paradise is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Something Short of Paradise?
- Something Short of Paradise stars Susan Sarandon, David Steinberg, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Marilyn Sokol and Joe Grifasi.
- When was Something Short of Paradise released?
- Something Short of Paradise was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.