Gates to Paradise (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1968, Gates to Paradise is a drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1212, a Children's Crusade is launched after a young shepherd, Jacques de Cloyes, claims to have had a vision in which it is said that the innocence of children would be able to liberate Jerusalem. A monk, returning from Holy Land, joins the crusade and hears the children's confessions, gradually realizing that most of them are taking part not for religious, but for more worldly reasons, like rejected love and hopes for freedom, the true nature of their enthusiasm is homosexual. In fact, if the children follow Jacques, it is more for romantic than religious reasons. They take literally the famous phrase: “Love one another”.
Who’s in it. Gates to Paradise stars Lionel Stander as The Monk, Ferdy Mayne as Count Ludovic de Vendôme, Pauline Challoner as Blanche and Mathieu Carrière as Alexis Melissen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Gates to Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gates to Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gates to Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gates to Paradise (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gates to Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gates to Paradise worth watching?
- Gates to Paradise holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gates to Paradise?
- Gates to Paradise stars Lionel Stander, Ferdy Mayne, Pauline Challoner, Mathieu Carrière and Jenny Agutter.
- When was Gates to Paradise released?
- Gates to Paradise was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.