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Stranger Than Paradise

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1984 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved Hannah and Her Sisters or The Apartment, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide on a $100K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 107K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

  • John LurieWillie
  • Eszter BalintEva
  • Richard EdsonEddie
  • Cecillia StarkAunt Lotte
  • Danny RosenBilly
  • RammellzeeMan with money
  • Tom DiCilloAirline Agent
  • Richard BoesFactory Worker
  • Rockets RedglarePoker Player
  • Harvey PerrPoker Player