Exit to Eden (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 4

Exit to Eden poster

Released in 1994, Exit to Eden is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Garry Marshall, running about 113 minutes. “To crack this case, these two cops will have to flash more than their badges.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Elliot is going to the island of Eden to live out his submissive fantasies, but inadvertently photographs diamond smugglers at work. Smugglers, and detectives, follow him to the island, where they try to retrieve the film. Elliot begins falling in love with Lisa, the head mistress of the island, and Lisa must evaluate her feelings about Elliot and her own motivations.

Who’s in it. Exit to Eden stars Dana Delany as Lisa Emerson, Paul Mercurio as Elliot Slater, Rosie O'Donnell as Sheila Kingston and Dan Aykroyd as Fred Lavery, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Exit to Eden has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Exit to Eden page.

If you liked it. Fans of Exit to Eden tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Exit to Eden (1994)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Exit to Eden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Exit to Eden worth watching?
Exit to Eden holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Exit to Eden?
Exit to Eden stars Dana Delany, Paul Mercurio, Rosie O'Donnell, Dan Aykroyd and Hector Elizondo.
When was Exit to Eden released?
Exit to Eden was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.