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Stranger than Paradise

Drama Comedy

1984, Movie, 1h 26min

With this breakout film, Jim Jarmusch established himself as one of the most exciting voices in the burgeoning independent-film scene, a road-movie poet with an affinity for Americana at its most offbeat. Jarmusch follows rootless Hungarian émigré Willie (John Lurie), his pal Eddie (Richard Edson), and his visiting sixteen-year-old cousin, Eva (Eszter Balint), as they drift from New York’s Lower East Side to the snowy expanses of Lake Erie and the drab beaches of Florida, always managing to make the least of wherever they end up. Structured as a series of master-shot vignettes etched in black and white by cinematographer Tom DiCillo, STRANGER THAN PARADISE is a nonchalant masterpiece of deadpan comedy and perfectly calibrated minimalism.

"Stranger than Paradise" — drama and comedy movie produced in USA and Germany and released in 1984. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.4 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 26min. "Stranger than Paradise" is currently available to stream on Max, The Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime ⎥ MAX and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Steve Beard

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It's possible to look back now and see Jarmusch's first feature as the period piece it always wanted to be.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Lisa Brygger

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...en rå og småsort film om tre mennesker, tæt op af hinanden men med himmelske vidder imellem dem.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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Stranger than Paradise follows the story of Willie, a Hungarian immigrant living in New York City, who forms an unlikely bond with his 16-year-old cousin Eva, who is visiting from Budapest. Despite their initial reluctance to spend time together, Willie and Eva embark on a series of adventures that take them from New York to Cleveland to Florida. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including Willie's friend Eddie, who joins them on their journey. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, Willie and Eva's relationship deepens, and they learn to appreciate each other's unique perspectives. The film is a poignant exploration of identity, culture, and the search for belonging in a strange and often unfamiliar world. With its offbeat humor and memorable performances, Stranger than Paradise has become a cult classic and a landmark work of American independent cinema.