Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Stranger Than Paradise
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome |
| France | — | LaCinetek | LaCinetek |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Stranger Than Paradise in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 friend Eddie to see her—a visit that culminates in a strange, eventful trip to Florida. Stranger Than Paradise is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1984-10-01, runtime 90 minutes.
Is Stranger Than Paradise worth watching?
TMDB users rate Stranger Than Paradise 7.1 out of 10 from 636 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Stranger Than Paradise?
In the United States, Stranger Than Paradise streams on HBO Max and 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
Jim Jarmusch
Cast
- John Lurie as Willie
- Eszter Balint as Eva
- Richard Edson as Eddie
- Cecillia Stark as Aunt Lotte
- Danny Rosen as Billy
- Rammellzee as Man with money
- Tom DiCillo as Airline Agent
- Richard Boes as Factory Worker
- Rockets Redglare as Poker Player
- Harvey Perr as Poker Player
- Brian J. Burchill as Poker Player
- Sara Driver as Girl with Hat
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Sources
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