Sinners in Paradise (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, Sinners in Paradise is an adventure film directed by James Whale, running about 65 minutes. “EXPLOSIVE DRAMA of 7 dangerous men and a woman marooned on a primitive island” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The survivors from a plane crash are washed up on an island where the only inhabitants are Mr. Taylor and his servant, Ping. The mismatched group must learn to get along and work together if they are to convince Taylor to let them borrow his boat and return to the main land.
Who’s in it. Sinners in Paradise stars Madge Evans as Anne Wesson, John Boles as Jim Taylor, Bruce Cabot as Robert "The Torpedo" Malone and Marion Martin as Iris Compton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sinners in Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sinners in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sinners in Paradise tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sinners in Paradise (1938)?
- In US, Sinners in Paradise is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sinners in Paradise worth watching?
- Sinners in Paradise holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sinners in Paradise?
- Sinners in Paradise stars Madge Evans, John Boles, Bruce Cabot, Marion Martin and Gene Lockhart.
- When was Sinners in Paradise released?
- Sinners in Paradise was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.