Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

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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.

Director: Jim Jarmusch
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Lurie
Cinematography: Tom DiCillo
Editing: Jim Jarmusch, Melody London
Production: Cinesthesia Productions, Grokenberger Film Produktion, ZDF
Country: United States of America, Germany
Language: English, Magyar
Budget: $100,000
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds

Keywords

bet, florida, new york city, immigrant, friendship, card game, horse race, hungary, american dream, road movie, cleveland, ohio

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise stars John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson, Cecillia Stark, Danny Rosen, Rammellzee.
How long is Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise is a Comedy, Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Stranger Than Paradise?
Stranger Than Paradise had a budget of $100,000.
How much did Stranger Than Paradise gross?
Stranger Than Paradise grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Stranger Than Paradise produced?
Stranger Than Paradise was produced in United States of America, Germany.
What are the themes of Stranger Than Paradise?
The themes of Stranger Than Paradise include: Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds.