Paradise Road
“Courage echoes forever.”
A group of English, American, Dutch and Australian women creates a vocal orchestra while being imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp on Sumatra during World War II.
Where to watch Paradise Road in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Paradise Road there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Paradise Road streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Paradise Road
Paradise Road is a 1997 English-language war, drama and history film directed by Bruce Beresford. The cast is led by Glenn Close, Frances McDormand, Pauline Collins. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Paradise Road was produced by Samson Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and Village Roadshow and made in Australia and United States of America. It was released on February 11, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Writers
- Bruce Beresford
- Release date
- February 11, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Samson Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Village Roadshow
Paradise Road cast & crew
Paradise Road was directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Bruce Beresford.
The cast features Glenn Close as Adrienne Pargiter, Frances McDormand as Dr. Verstak, Pauline Collins as Daisy 'Margaret' Drummond, Cate Blanchett as Susan Macarthy, Julianna Margulies as Topsy Merritt, and Jennifer Ehle as Rosemary Leighton-Jones.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ross Edwards and cinematography is by Peter James.
Is Paradise Road worth watching?
Paradise Road holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, drama, and history, Paradise Road is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paradise Road
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Cast of Paradise Road
Glenn Close
Adrienne Pargiter
Frances McDormand
Dr. Verstak
Pauline Collins
Daisy 'Margaret' Drummond
Cate Blanchett
Susan Macarthy
Julianna Margulies
Topsy Merritt
Jennifer Ehle
Rosemary Leighton-Jones
Wendy Hughes
Mrs. Dickson
Johanna ter Steege
Sister Wilhelminia
Elizabeth Spriggs
Mrs. Roberts
Pamela Rabe
Mrs. Tippler
Clyde Kusatsu
Sergeant Tomiashi, 'The Snake'
Stan Egi
Captain Tanaka
Paradise Road — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paradise Road in United States?
Paradise Road is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Paradise Road on Hoopla?
Yes — Paradise Road is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Paradise Road in?
Paradise Road is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, English, Dutch, Malay. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paradise Road?
Paradise Road runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Paradise Road rated?
Paradise Road is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 93 ratings.
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