Stranger Than Paradise

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

R

1984 89mComedy, Drama

7.4100%88%7.1

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A self-styled New York hipster is paid a surprise visit by his younger cousin from Budapest. From initial hostility and indifference a small degree of affection grows between the two. Along with a friend, they eventually end up visiting their aunt in the wastelands of Cleveland and then proceed to Florida where they lose all their money gambling before unwittingly gaining a fortune.

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Cast of Stranger Than Paradise

John LurieWillie / Original Music Composer / Idea
Eszter BalintEva
Richard EdsonEddie
Cecillia StarkAunt Lotte
Danny RosenBilly
RammellzeeMan with money
Tom DiCilloAirline Agent / Director Of Photography
Richard BoesFactory Worker
Rockets RedglarePoker Player
Harvey PerrPoker Player
Brian J. BurchillPoker Player
Sara DriverGirl with Hat / Producer
Paul SloaneMotel Owner
Jim JarmuschDirector / Screenplay / Editor
Otto GrokenbergerExecutive Producer
Melody LondonEditor / Sound Editor
Tim BrennanNegative Cutter
John DowdellColorist
Screamin' Jay HawkinsSongs
Ollie CottonSound Recordist
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Stranger Than Paradise Ratings & Reviews

maddiechismSeptember 28, 2025
this may be my least favorite jarmusch film so far, at least on first watch, but it was still a good film and i enjoyed my time with it, really impressive debut overall. jarmusch has quickly become one of my two favorite directors alongside david lynch. i never thought with my adhd id become a fan of these slow, minimalist films, but they really have a way of putting you in this almost trance-like state where you just go along with the ride, theyre such a realistic form of cinema it never feels like youre missing anything. also ezster balint is so stunning and her performance here was great.

Stranger Than Paradise Trivia

Stranger Than Paradise was released on October 4, 1984.

Stranger Than Paradise was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Stranger Than Paradise has a runtime of 89 min.

Stranger Than Paradise was produced by Sara Driver.

The key characters in Stranger Than Paradise are Willie (John Lurie), Eva (Eszter Balint), Eddie (Richard Edson).

Stranger Than Paradise is rated R.

Stranger Than Paradise is a Comedy, Drama film.

Stranger Than Paradise has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.

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