Paradise Now
“From the most unexpected place, come a new call for peace”
Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.
Where to watch Paradise Now in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Paradise Now there. Availability last verified on July 7, 2026.
Where is Paradise Now streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
About Paradise Now
Paradise Now is a 2005 French-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad. The cast is led by Qais Nashif, Ali Suliman, Lubna Azabal. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Paradise Now was produced by Lama Films, Augustus Film, and Razor Film Produktion and made in France and Germany. It was released on September 7, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hany Abu-Assad
- Writers
- Pierre Hodgson, Hany Abu-Assad, Bero Beyer
- Release date
- September 7, 2005
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Lama Films, Augustus Film, Razor Film Produktion
Paradise Now cast & crew
Paradise Now was directed by Hany Abu-Assad and written by Pierre Hodgson, Hany Abu-Assad, and Bero Beyer.
The cast features Qais Nashif as Said, Ali Suliman as Khaled, Lubna Azabal as Suha, Amer Hlehel as Jamal, Hiam Abbass as Said's Mother, and Ashraf Barhom as Abu Karem.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jina Sumedi, cinematography is by Antoine Héberlé, and it was produced by Jeroen van den Idsert and Muhammed Buqai.
Is Paradise Now worth watching?
Paradise Now holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 285 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, Paradise Now is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paradise Now
Paradise Now isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Paradise Now
Qais Nashif
Said
Ali Suliman
Khaled
Lubna Azabal
Suha
Amer Hlehel
Jamal
Hiam Abbass
Said's Mother
Ashraf Barhom
Abu Karem
Abdulrahman Thaher
Mechanic
Mohamed Bustami
Abu Salim
Dirar Suleiman
Taxidriver Said
Jamel Daher
Car Owner (voice)
Lutuf Nouasser
Car Owner
Nour Abd El-Hadi
Said's Sister
Paradise Now — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paradise Now in United States?
Paradise Now is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Paradise Now in?
Paradise Now is originally in French, with audio tracks including Arabic, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paradise Now?
Paradise Now runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Paradise Now rated?
Paradise Now is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 285 ratings.
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