Come See the Paradise (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1990, Come See the Paradise is a drama, romance and history film directed by Alan Parker, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Come See The Paradise is a deeply touching love story set against the backdrop of a dramatic and controversial period in American history, It follows the romance and eventual marriage of Jack McGurn (Dennis Quad), a hot blooded Irish American, and a beautiful Japanese American Lily Dawanura (Tamlyn Tomita), at the outset of World War II. The clash of cultures, at once painful for the two lovers, becomes insurmountable after the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. Lily and the Kawamuras are relocated To a bleak, outdoor internment camp in California, Jack is drafted into the Army, powerless to help the woman he loves abandoning all hope of ever winning her family's approval.
Who’s in it. Come See the Paradise stars Dennis Quaid as Jack McGurn, Tamlyn Tomita as Lily Kawamura/McGann, Sab Shimono as Mr.Kawamura and Brady Tsurutani as Frankie Kawamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Come See the Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Come See the Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Come See the Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Come See the Paradise (1990)?
- In US, Come See the Paradise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Come See the Paradise worth watching?
- Come See the Paradise holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Come See the Paradise?
- Come See the Paradise stars Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani and Shizuko Hoshi.
- When was Come See the Paradise released?
- Come See the Paradise was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.