The Paradise Virus (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, The Paradise Virus is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Arrived to the tropical island of Barsarato to spend a short vacation with her eighteen years old son, Dr. Linda Fleming (Melody Thomas Scott), teacher and expert virologist, is providing relief to people affected by a virulent disease caused by an unknown virus transmitted to humans by chickens. Her generous efforts will be wasted by poor local hospitals and the low cooperation of the people who puts blind faith in Joseph (Ralf Moeller), a sort of healer with exceptional charisma and leader of a religious community that preaches faith in God and enhances the remedies of alternative medicine.

Who’s in it. The Paradise Virus stars Lorenzo Lamas as Paul Johnson, Melody Thomas Scott as Linda Fleming, Ralf Moeller as Joseph and David Millbern as John Nevison, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Paradise Virus has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paradise Virus page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Paradise Virus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.