Return to Paradise (1998)
Overview
Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to Malaysia and split Lewis' sentence, or let him die.
Where to watch Return to Paradise
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Claro video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Return to Paradise in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Return to Paradise about?
Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to Malaysia and split Lewis' sentence, or let him die. Return to Paradise is a Drama, Thriller, Romance movie, released on 1998-08-10, runtime 109 minutes.
Is Return to Paradise worth watching?
TMDB users rate Return to Paradise 6.5 out of 10 from 321 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Return to Paradise?
In the United States, Return to Paradise can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joseph Ruben
Cast
- Vince Vaughn as John 'Sheriff' Volgecherev
- Anne Heche as Beth Eastern
- Joaquin Phoenix as Lewis McBride
- David Conrad as Tony Croft
- Jada Pinkett Smith as M.J. Major
- Vera Farmiga as Kerrie
- Nick Sandow as Ravitch
- Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gaby
- Ming Lee as Mr. Chandran
- Joel de la Fuente as Mr. Doramin
- Richard Chang as Prosecutor
- James McCauley as Famous Divorce Lawyer
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Sources
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