Bird of Paradise (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1951, Bird of Paradise is a drama and romance film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 100 minutes. “All you will ever know of love, beauty and rare adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.
Who’s in it. Bird of Paradise stars Debra Paget as Kalua, Louis Jourdan as Andre Laurence, Jeff Chandler as Tenga and Everett Sloane as The Akua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Bird of Paradise 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 Bird of Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bird of Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bird of Paradise (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bird of Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bird of Paradise worth watching?
- Bird of Paradise holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bird of Paradise?
- Bird of Paradise stars Debra Paget, Louis Jourdan, Jeff Chandler, Everett Sloane and Maurice Schwartz.
- When was Bird of Paradise released?
- Bird of Paradise was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.