Trouble in Paradise (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 1932, Trouble in Paradise is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 83 minutes. “HIS PARADISE BECAME A MERRY HELL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Who’s in it. Trouble in Paradise stars Miriam Hopkins as Lily, Kay Francis as Mariette Colet, Herbert Marshall as Gaston Monescu and Charles Ruggles as Major, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Trouble in Paradise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and 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 Trouble in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trouble in Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trouble in Paradise (1932)?
- In US, Trouble in Paradise is available to stream on FlixFling, and 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 Trouble in Paradise worth watching?
- Trouble in Paradise holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trouble in Paradise?
- Trouble in Paradise stars Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall, Charles Ruggles and Edward Everett Horton.
- When was Trouble in Paradise released?
- Trouble in Paradise was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
