The Guys from Paradise (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, The Guys from Paradise is a drama and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the Philippines, Takashi Miike’s “The Guys from Paradise” weaves together the stories of several real-life criminal cases. Young up-and-coming salary man Kohei Hayakawa is sent to Paradise prison on false drug charges, and assumes his lawyers will clear up this misunderstanding fairly quickly. However, he soon comes to the realization that his innocence means less than how much bribe money he’s able to come up with for his release. It becomes apparent that Kohei is going to have to get to know his fellow inmates a little better, as he’s obviously in this situation for the long haul; but meeting a female inmate from a nearby jail certainly makes his transition to the criminal life a little easier to take.
Who’s in it. The Guys from Paradise stars Koji Kikkawa as Kôhei Hayasaka, Tsutomu Yamazaki as Katsuaki Yoshida, Kenichi Endo as Toshiyuki Umino and Kaei Okina as Jun Sakamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Guys from 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 The Guys from Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guys from Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guys from Paradise (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guys from Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guys from Paradise worth watching?
- The Guys from Paradise holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guys from Paradise?
- The Guys from Paradise stars Koji Kikkawa, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Endo, Kaei Okina and Kenji Mizuhashi.
- When was The Guys from Paradise released?
- The Guys from Paradise was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.