A Crime in Paradise (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, A Crime in Paradise is a comedy film directed by Jean Becker, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1980 French countryside, farmer Jojo and his ill-tempered wife Lulu hate each other, though their respective interests speak against divorce. The only thing that keeps the oppressed Jojo from murder is the threat of the guillotine...
Who’s in it. A Crime in Paradise stars Jacques Villeret as Jojo Braconnier, Josiane Balasko as Lulu Braconnier, André Dussollier as Maître Jacquard and Suzanne Flon as La maîtresse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Crime in Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 A Crime in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Crime in Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Crime in Paradise (2001)?
- In US, A Crime in Paradise 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 A Crime in Paradise worth watching?
- A Crime in Paradise holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Crime in Paradise?
- A Crime in Paradise stars Jacques Villeret, Josiane Balasko, André Dussollier, Suzanne Flon and Gérard Hernandez.
- When was A Crime in Paradise released?
- A Crime in Paradise was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.