Club Paradise (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Club Paradise is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Harold Ramis, running about 96 minutes. “The vacation you'll never forget - no matter how hard you try.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they renovate the resort and lure tourists to Club Paradise in an effort to fight off corrupt officials and businessmen who want to claim the resort as their own.
Who’s in it. Club Paradise stars Robin Williams as Jack Moniker, Peter O'Toole as Governor Anthony Cloyden Hayes, Rick Moranis as Barry Nye and Jimmy Cliff as Ernest Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Club Paradise has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $12.3M at the box office.
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 Club Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Club Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Club Paradise (1986)?
- In US, Club 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 Club Paradise worth watching?
- Club Paradise holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Club Paradise?
- Club Paradise stars Robin Williams, Peter O'Toole, Rick Moranis, Jimmy Cliff and Twiggy.
- When was Club Paradise released?
- Club Paradise was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.