Paradise Now (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, Paradise Now is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Hany Abu-Assad, running about 90 minutes. “From the most unexpected place, come a new call for peace” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.
Who’s in it. Paradise Now stars Ali Suliman as Khaled, Amer Hlehel as Jamal, Hiam Abbass as Said's mother and Ashraf Barhom as Abu Karem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Paradise Now has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.4M 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 Paradise Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise Now tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise Now (2005)?
- In US, Paradise Now 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 Paradise Now worth watching?
- Paradise Now holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paradise Now?
- Paradise Now stars Ali Suliman, Amer Hlehel, Hiam Abbass, Ashraf Barhom and Mohammad Bustami.
- When was Paradise Now released?
- Paradise Now was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.