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TMDB19981h 49mDrama / Thriller / Romance

Return to Paradise

Give up three years of their lives or give up the life of their friend. They have eight days to decide.

Lewis, 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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 319 votes

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Return to Paradise at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Romance

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and romance.

US availability

4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 319 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Return to Paradise tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 49m.
  • It can be rented tonight from 4 US stores.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 319 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Return to Paradise

Is Return to Paradise scary?
MyCinema has not rated Return to Paradise for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Return to Paradise in the US?
Return to Paradise can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Return to Paradise?
Return to Paradise runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is Return to Paradise suitable for kids?
Return to Paradise is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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