Come See the Paradise
In this drama from director Alan Parker, on-the-lam Jack McGurn flees to Los Angeles and takes a job as a projectionist at a movie theater owned by a Japanese-American man. Jack falls for the owner's daughter, Lily, but they are forced to elope to Seattle when her father forbids the relationship. The couple marry and have a daughter, but when World War II breaks out, Jack is powerless to stop his new family's forced internment.
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Frequently asked questions about Come See the Paradise
Where can I watch Come See the Paradise in the United States?
Come See the Paradise is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Come See the Paradise for free?
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What are the ratings for Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise stars Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani, and Shizuko Hoshi. Alan Parker is the director.
How long is Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise runs 2h 13m (133 minutes).
When did Come See the Paradise come out?
Come See the Paradise was released on August 17, 1990.
Which studio made Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
What languages is Come See the Paradise in?
Come See the Paradise is in Japanese and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.