Hotel Paradiso (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1966, Hotel Paradiso is a comedy film directed by Peter Glenville, running about 98 minutes. “Make room for a riot!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Monsieur Feydeau has writer's block, and he needs a new play. But he takes an opportunity to observe the upper class of 1900 Paris - Monsieur Boniface with a domineering wife, and the next-door neglectful husband Henri with a beautiful but ignored wife, Marcelle. Henri traces architectural anomalies (most ghost sounds are drains) and plans a night at the Hotel Paradiso, but this hotel is the assignation spot of Marcelle and Boniface. One wife, two husbands, a nephew, and the perky Boniface maid, all at this 'by the hour' hotel and consummation of the affair is, to say the least, severely compromised (not the least by a police raid). All of this is under Feydeau's eye, and his play is the 'success fou' of the next season.
Who’s in it. Hotel Paradiso stars Alec Guinness as Benedict Boniface, Gina Lollobrigida as Marcelle Cotte, Robert Morley as Henri Cotte and Peggy Mount as Angelique Boniface, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hotel Paradiso has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hotel Paradiso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hotel Paradiso tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hotel Paradiso (1966)?
- In US, Hotel Paradiso is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hotel Paradiso worth watching?
- Hotel Paradiso holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotel Paradiso?
- Hotel Paradiso stars Alec Guinness, Gina Lollobrigida, Robert Morley, Peggy Mount and Ann Beach.
- When was Hotel Paradiso released?
- Hotel Paradiso was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.