Paradise Now(2005)
From the most unexpected place, come a new call for peace
Paradise Now Synopsis
Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in ̶T̶e̶l̶ ̶A̶v̶i̶v̶ Jaffa.
Paradise Now (2005) is a crime, thriller, drama and war film directed by Hany Abu-Assad, released on September 7, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Qais Nashif, Ali Suliman, Lubna Azabal and Amer Hlehel. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 296 ratings.
- Director:
- Hany Abu-Assad
- Writers:
- Bero Beyer, Pierre Hodgson, Hany Abu-Assad
- Producers:
- Roman Paul, Bero Beyer, Jeroen van den Idsert
- Cinematographer:
- Antoine Héberlé
- Composer:
- Jina Sumedi
- Production:
- Lama Films, Augustus Film, Razor Film Produktion, ARTE France Cinéma, Hazazah Film, Lumen Films
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,395,627
- Status:
- Released
Paradise Now (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paradise Now before you stream it.
Paradise Now Cast & Crew
Main cast
Qais Nashif
as Said
Ali Suliman
as Khaled
Lubna Azabal
as Suha
Amer Hlehel
as Jamal
Hiam Abbass
as Said's Mother
Ashraf Barhom
as Abu Karem
Abdulrahman Thaher
as Mechanic
- Mohamed Bustami
Mohamed Bustami
as Abu Salim
- Dirar Suleiman
Dirar Suleiman
as Taxidriver Said
- Jamel Daher
Jamel Daher
as Car Owner (voice)
- Lutuf Nouasser
Lutuf Nouasser
as Car Owner
- Nour Abd El-Hadi
Nour Abd El-Hadi
as Said's Sister
Key crew
Directed by Hany Abu-Assad, written by Bero Beyer, Pierre Hodgson and Hany Abu-Assad, produced by Roman Paul, Bero Beyer and Jeroen van den Idsert.
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Paradise Now Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 296 ratings.
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Paradise Now – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paradise Now online?
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Paradise Now (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Paradise Now?
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The main cast of Paradise Now (2005) includes Qais Nashif, Ali Suliman, Lubna Azabal, Amer Hlehel and Hiam Abbass. The film was directed by Hany Abu-Assad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paradise Now released?
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Paradise Now was released on September 7, 2005 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Paradise Now worth watching?
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Paradise Now (2005) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 296 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paradise Now?
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Yes. The official Paradise Now trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.