Movie

Paradise

“If only it could have been forever.”

★ 6.0(134)19821h 42m

Paradise isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Paradise

🇨🇦 Canada

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Canada right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇰🇷 KR

Good to know

Director: Stuart Gillard
Release date: 1982-03-12
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $5,588,800
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: RSL Entertainment Corp.

Paradise — trailer

About Paradise

Paradise is a 1982 movie in the Romance and Adventure genres, directed by Stuart Gillard, starring Willie Aames, Phoebe Cates and Tuvia Tavi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 134 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Paradise in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After their caravan is attacked and their respective families butchered by Arab marauders, teenagers David and Sarah flee across the desert. But the desert is filled with danger from the elements, animals and the unwholesome appetite of the Jackal, a sheik who wants Sarah for himself. However, the desert also holds temptation and love. David and Sarah hide out in an oasis and build a life for themselves, discovering each other in new ways.

Cast

Willie Aames

David

Phoebe Cates

Sarah

Tuvia Tavi

The Jackal

Richard Curnock

Geoffrey

Neil Vipond

Reverend

Aviva Marks

Rachel

Yosef Shiloach

Ahmed

Yitzhak Ne'eman

Bashi

Yakar Semach

Auctioneer

Shoshana Doar

Bedouin Woman

Jerry Rosen

Jackal's Bodyguard

Riki Halfon

Belly Dancer

Themes & keywords

escapelovedeserttemptation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Paradise in Canada?+

Paradise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Paradise on Netflix?+

Paradise is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Paradise?+

Paradise has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Paradise?+

Paradise stars Willie Aames, Phoebe Cates, Tuvia Tavi, Richard Curnock and Neil Vipond.

When did Paradise come out?+

Paradise is a 1982 movie directed by Stuart Gillard.

What genre is Paradise?+

Paradise is Romance and Adventure film.

Who directed Paradise?+

Paradise was directed by Stuart Gillard.