Return to Paradise (1998)
Movie 1h 49m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1998, Return to Paradise is a drama, romance and thriller movie. It is directed by Joseph Ruben. The cast includes David Zayas, Nick Sandow and Vince Vaughn. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
61Tonight Score A classic.
Synopsis
Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to Malaysia and split Lewis' sentence, or let him die.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph RubenDirector
- David Zayasas Construction Foreman
- Nick Sandowas Ravitch
- Vince Vaughnas John 'Sheriff' Volgecherev
- Vera Farmigaas Kerrie
- David Conradas Tony Croft
- Joaquin Phoenixas Lewis McBride
- Jada Pinkett Smithas M.J. Major
- James McCauleyas Famous Divorce Lawyer
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Questions about Return to Paradise
- What genre is Return to Paradise?
- Return to Paradise is categorised as Drama, Romance, Thriller.
- Who stars in Return to Paradise?
- David Zayas, Nick Sandow, Vince Vaughn, Vera Farmiga, David Conrad appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Return to Paradise?
- Joseph Ruben directed Return to Paradise.
- How long is Return to Paradise?
- Return to Paradise runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Is Return to Paradise worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Return to Paradise?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
