Return to Paradise 1998
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatLewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to Malaysia and split Lewis' sentence, or let him die.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John 'Sheriff' Volgecherev
as Beth Eastern
as Lewis McBride
as Tony Croft
as M.J. Major
as Kerrie
as Ravitch
as Gaby
as Mr. Chandran
as Mr. Doramin
Director:
Writer:
Bruce Robinson, Pierre Jolivet, Wesley Strick
Stars:
Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix, David Conrad, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vera Farmiga, Nick Sandow, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Ming Lee, Joel de la Fuente,
Genres:
Drama,Thriller,Romance
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Return to Paradise
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as John 'Sheriff' Volgecherev
as Beth Eastern
as Lewis McBride
as Tony Croft
as M.J. Major
as Kerrie
as Ravitch
as Gaby
as Mr. Chandran
as Mr. Doramin
as Prosecutor
as Famous Divorce Lawyer
as Young Woman in Limo
as Woman in Bar
as Construction Foreman
as Malaysian Woman in Hammock
as Features Editor
as Doorman #1
as Doorman #2
as Chief Justice
as Client
as Ticket Agent
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