Hoboes in Paradise (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1945, Hoboes in Paradise is a comedy film directed by René Le Hénaff, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In a Provençal village, two jolly good fellows, Boule and Pons, decide to dress as Saint Anthony and Saint Nicholas for the distribution of presents to the children on the feast of Saint Nicholas. They unfortunately get killed by a cart and find themselves in Hell where Lucifer and his demons duly torment them. They are saved by a prayer which helps them to climb the stairway to Paradise. Saint Peter, taken in by the applicants' disguise, lets them in. When the two true Saints show up, trouble follows. Luckily, thanks to the intervention of the Virgin Mary, the two friends are acquitted at their celestial trial and allowed to return to Earth.
Who’s in it. Hoboes in Paradise stars Raimu as Boule, Fernandel as Pons, André Alerme as Saint-Pierre and Armand Bernard as Le croque-mort, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hoboes in Paradise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hoboes in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoboes in Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoboes in Paradise (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hoboes in Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hoboes in Paradise worth watching?
- Hoboes in Paradise holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hoboes in Paradise?
- Hoboes in Paradise stars Raimu, Fernandel, André Alerme, Armand Bernard and Gaby Andreu.
- When was Hoboes in Paradise released?
- Hoboes in Paradise was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.