Stranger Than Paradise
"A new American film"
Originally released in 1984. Stranger Than Paradise is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jim Jarmusch. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Lurie, Eszter Balint, and Richard Edson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (580 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
24.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
- Revenue
- $2,436,000
Production Companies
- Cinesthesia Productions
- Grokenberger Film Produktion
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stranger Than Paradise about?
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...
Who directed Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
How long is Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Stranger Than Paradise released?
Stranger Than Paradise was released on October 1, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stranger Than Paradise?
The main cast of Stranger Than Paradise includes John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson, Cecillia Stark, Danny Rosen.
Is Stranger Than Paradise worth watching?
Stranger Than Paradise has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 580 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.