Stranger Than Paradise(1984)
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Stranger Than Paradise 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.
Stranger Than Paradise (1984) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jim Jarmusch, released on October 1, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson and Cecillia Stark. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 622 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Jarmusch
- Writers:
- Jim Jarmusch, John Lurie
- Producers:
- Sara Driver
- Cinematographer:
- Tom DiCillo
- Composer:
- John Lurie
- Production:
- Cinesthesia Productions, Grokenberger Film Produktion, ZDF
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Revenue:
- $2,436,000
- Status:
- Released
Stranger Than Paradise (1984) Trailer
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Stranger Than Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Lurie
as Willie
Eszter Balint
as Eva
Richard Edson
as Eddie
- Cecillia Stark
Cecillia Stark
as Aunt Lotte
- Danny Rosen
Danny Rosen
as Billy
Rammellzee
as Man with money
Tom DiCillo
as Airline Agent
Richard Boes
as Factory Worker
Rockets Redglare
as Poker Player
- Harvey Perr
Harvey Perr
as Poker Player
- Brian J. Burchill
Brian J. Burchill
as Poker Player
Sara Driver
as Girl with Hat
Key crew
Directed by Jim Jarmusch, written by Jim Jarmusch and John Lurie, produced by Sara Driver.
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Stranger Than Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 622 ratings.
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Stranger Than Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stranger Than Paradise online?
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Stranger Than Paradise (1984) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stranger Than Paradise?
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The main cast of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) includes John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson, Cecillia Stark and Danny Rosen. The film was directed by Jim Jarmusch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stranger Than Paradise released?
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Stranger Than Paradise was released on October 1, 1984 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Stranger Than Paradise worth watching?
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Stranger Than Paradise (1984) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 622 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stranger Than Paradise?
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