Paradise (1991)
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36% of critics liked it
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52% of users liked it
(3,688 ratings)
Mary Agnes Donohue adapted her French success Le Grand Chemin for this American version, reworked as a vehicle for Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. Paradise is a coming-of-age story about a 10-year-old boy named Willard (Elijah Wood), who is sent by his mother to stay with her best friend Lily… More Mary Agnes Donohue adapted her French success Le Grand Chemin for this American version, reworked as a vehicle for Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. Paradise is a coming-of-age story about a 10-year-old boy named Willard (Elijah Wood), who is sent by his mother to stay with her best friend Lily (Melanie Griffith), who lives in the Delta shrimp-fishing country in a town called Paradise. Lily and her husband Ben (Don Johnson) have been living in an unmentioned emotional vacuum since the death of their own three year old boy. Willard makes friends with the local 9-year-old tomboy, Billie (Thora Birch), who teaches Willard to be comfortable with himself. When Willard gains a handle on his own emotions, he can now help Ben and Lily to connect, overcome grief and rediscover themselves. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mary Agnes Donoghue
- Genres
- Drama
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Sep 18, 1991 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Pete Croatto, Filmcritic.com
For an hour and 40 minutes, Thora Birch becomes your child and the reason to watch the movie.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Reveals how only time and love can heal the wounds of grief.
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Cast
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Melanie Griffith
as Lily Reed
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Don Johnson
as Ben Reed
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Elijah Wood
as Willard Young
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Thora Birch
as Billie Pike
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Sheila McCarthy
as Sally Pike
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Louise Latham
as Catherine Reston Lee
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Eve Gordon
as Rosemary
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Greg Travis
as Earl McCoy
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Sarah Trigger
as Darlene
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Richard K. Olsen
as Minister
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Lucy Alpaugh
as 1st Old Lady
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Rick Andosca
as Ernest Parkett
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John R. Copeman
as Other Fisherman
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William Thomas Crumby
as Lou
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Timothy Erskine
as Darlene's Boyfriend
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Dave Hager
as Bartender
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Scott Hubacek
as Greyhound Bus Driver
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Jeff Jeffcoat
as Eddie-the Attendant
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Carl McIntyre
as Willard's Father
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Chestley Price
as Bus Driver
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Anthony Romano
as Clay-Popular Boy
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Kay Shroka
as 2nd Old Lady
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Jason Robert Somrak
as Neighborhood Tough
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Melanie van Betten
as Marliss
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Eric Vest
as D.J.
- Johanna Ray
