Bachelor in Paradise (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1961, Bachelor in Paradise is a comedy and romance film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 109 minutes. “THE TRUE CONFESSIONS and INTIMATE SECRETS of the world's greatest authority on LOVE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A. J. Niles is the author of a series of 'Bachelor Books'. These books describe the romantic life of a bachelor in various cities of the world. But when he runs into trouble with the I.R.S. for back taxes, he needs to write another book fast, to pay them. His publisher decides a book about life in the American suburbs would be a hit and settles him into Paradise Village. One bachelor plus lonely housewives equals many angry husbands.
Who’s in it. Bachelor in Paradise stars Bob Hope as Adam J. Niles, Lana Turner as Rosemary Howard, Janis Paige as Dolores Jynson and Jim Hutton as Larry Delavane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bachelor in Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Bachelor in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bachelor in Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bachelor in Paradise (1961)?
- In US, Bachelor in 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 Bachelor in Paradise worth watching?
- Bachelor in Paradise holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bachelor in Paradise?
- Bachelor in Paradise stars Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Janis Paige, Jim Hutton and Paula Prentiss.
- When was Bachelor in Paradise released?
- Bachelor in Paradise was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.