Guest House Paradiso
Seen it?1999 | 90 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Richie and Eddie are in charge of the worst hotel in the UK, Guest House Paradiso, neighbouring a nuclear power plant. The illegal immigrant chef has fled and all the guests have gone. But when a famous Italian filmstar, Gina Carbonara, who is in hiding from a fiance she doesn't want to marry, arrives at the hotel, things get very interesting!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$500K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Edmondson
- Rik MayallRichie Twat
- Adrian EdmondsonEddie Elizabeth Ndingombaba
- Bill NighyMr. Johnson
- Kate AshfieldMrs. Hardy
- Steven O'DonnellChef
- Fenella FieldingMrs. Foxfur
- Vincent CasselGino Bolognese
- Hélène MahieuGina Carbonara
- Simon PeggMr. Nice
- Lisa PalfreyMrs. Nice