Paradise (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2004, Paradise is a drama and tv movie film directed by Frank Pierson, running about 93 minutes. “Reverend Paradise was on a mission... But corruption, lies and murder got in the way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Televangelist Bobby Paradise "saw God" in some space debris when he was returning to Earth as an astronaut. Or at least he was convinced he did by his wife, a Cape Canaveral groupie at the time Bobby was with NASA. Now they have built up an extensive TV empire. When their proposal to merge with a somewhat tarnished mogul is investigated by the government, skeletons in the Paradise closet come to light and the family either rallies behind or disparages the enterprise.
Who’s in it. Paradise stars David Strathairn as Reverend Bobby Paradise, Barbara Hershey as Elizabeth Paradise, Kirk Acevedo as Manny Marquez and James Le Gros as Matthew Paradise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paradise worth watching?
- Paradise holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise?
- Paradise stars David Strathairn, Barbara Hershey, Kirk Acevedo, James Le Gros and Richard T. Jones.
- When was Paradise released?
- Paradise was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.