Paradise for All (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1982, Paradise for All is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by Alain Jessua, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Doctor Valois has invented the "flashage", a cure for depressed people. After having tested it on monkeys, he tries with a first human patient, Alain Durieux. This is great success, everybody's happy except may be Alain's wife, Jeanne, who's worrying about the changes in Alain's personality. Other patients use the treatment with similar successes, and Valois's happy about it. But the monkeys are changing: non-cured ones are made mad by the over-stability and stereotyped behaviour of the cured ones. So are the humans. When Valois realises he can't stop the process, he decides to "flash" himself.
Who’s in it. Paradise for All stars Patrick Dewaere as Alain Durieux, Jacques Dutronc as Pierre Valois, Fanny Cottençon as Jeanne Durieux and Stéphane Audran as Édith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Paradise for All 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 Paradise for All page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise for All tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise for All (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paradise for All change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paradise for All worth watching?
- Paradise for All holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise for All?
- Paradise for All stars Patrick Dewaere, Jacques Dutronc, Fanny Cottençon, Stéphane Audran and Philippe Léotard.
- When was Paradise for All released?
- Paradise for All was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.