Paradise Now (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, Paradise Now is a documentary film directed by Sheldon Rochlin, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. At least forty films have been made about the Living Theatre; it remained to the American underground filmmaker Sheldon Rochlin (previously responsible for the marvellous Vali) to make the 'definitive' film about one of the most famous of their works, Paradise Now, shot in Brussels and at the Berlin Sportpalast. Made on videotape, with expressionist colouring 'injected' by electronic means, this emerges as a hypnotic transmutation of a theatrical event into poetic cinema, capturing the ambiance and frenzy of the original. No documentary record could have done it justice.
Who’s in it. Paradise Now stars Diana Van Tosh as Self, Jim Anderson as Self, Franck Hogeboom as Self and Julian Beck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Paradise Now has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise Now tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise Now (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paradise Now change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paradise Now worth watching?
- Paradise Now holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise Now?
- Paradise Now stars Diana Van Tosh, Jim Anderson, Franck Hogeboom, Julian Beck and Judith Malina.
- When was Paradise Now released?
- Paradise Now was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.