Prisoners of Paradise(2025)
Love was their greatest rebellion.
Prisoners of Paradise Synopsis
Love was their greatest rebellion. Set on the enchanting island of Mauritius in 1925, recently orphaned Lucy is sent to live with her charming but controlling uncle. When she defies his plans to marry her off for financial gain, she falls deeply in love with Krishna, a handsome local worker. But the world has other plans, and Lucy and Krishna must risk everything and defy the forces determined to tear them apart. Starring Ellie Bamber (William Tell, The Serpent), Rhona Mitra (Hollow Man, Red Sonja), Rupert Penry-Jones (Match Point, Spooks), Mehdi Dehbi (Messiah). Directed by Mitch Jenkins (A Million Days, The Show). Inspired by the lives of Alan and Maria Govinden and the book 'Prisoner of Paradise' written by Romesh Gunesekera.
Prisoners of Paradise (2025) is a drama, romance and adventure film directed by Mitch Jenkins, released on September 22, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Ellie Bamber, Rupert Penry-Jones, Mehdi Dehbi and Rhona Mitra. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitch Jenkins
- Writers:
- Jason Wingard, Alan Govinden, Mitch Jenkins
- Producers:
- Alan Govinden, Maria Govinden, Paula Crickard
- Cinematographer:
- Stuart Howell
- Status:
- Released
Prisoners of Paradise (2025) Trailer
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Prisoners of Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ellie Bamber
as Lucy Gladwell
Rupert Penry-Jones
as George Huyton
Mehdi Dehbi
as Krishna
Rhona Mitra
as Betty
Edward Akrout
as Antonie
Amy Beth Hayes
as Mina
- Hugo Stone
Hugo Stone
as Billy
- Anusha Prakash
Anusha Prakash
as Silvia
JJ Feild
as Harry
Edeen Bhugeloo
as Bam
- Thierry Garnier
Thierry Garnier
- Clara Marley
Clara Marley
Key crew
Directed by Mitch Jenkins, written by Jason Wingard, Alan Govinden and Mitch Jenkins, produced by Alan Govinden, Maria Govinden and Paula Crickard.
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Prisoners of Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Prisoners of Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prisoners of Paradise online?
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Prisoners of Paradise (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Prisoners of Paradise?
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The main cast of Prisoners of Paradise (2025) includes Ellie Bamber, Rupert Penry-Jones, Mehdi Dehbi, Rhona Mitra and Edward Akrout. The film was directed by Mitch Jenkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prisoners of Paradise released?
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Prisoners of Paradise was released on September 22, 2025 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Prisoners of Paradise worth watching?
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Prisoners of Paradise (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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