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Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

A new American film

  • Oct 1, 1984
  • 1h 30m
  • R

7.1/10

TMDB user score
636 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 comedy and drama film directed by Jim Jarmusch. Its leading cast includes John Lurie, Eszter Balint and Richard Edson. It runs for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Synopsis

New York layabout Willie forms an unexpected bond with his young Hungarian cousin Eva when she pays him a surprise visit. Later, Eva moves in with their aunt in Cleveland, and Willie takes his best friend Eddie to see her—a visit that culminates in a strange, eventful trip to Florida.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 30 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 636 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

AFS Presents: STRANGER THAN PARADISE · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • John Lurie Willie
  • Eszter Balint Eva
  • Richard Edson Eddie
  • Cecillia Stark Aunt Lotte
  • Danny Rosen Billy
  • Rammellzee Man with money
  • Tom DiCillo Airline Agent
  • Richard Boes Factory Worker
  • Rockets Redglare Poker Player
  • Harvey Perr Poker Player
  • Brian J. Burchill Poker Player
  • Sara Driver Girl with Hat
  • Paul Sloane Motel Owner

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