Movie

Come See the Paradise

“In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.”

★ 6.3(59)19902h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Alan Parker
Release date: 1990-08-17
Runtime: 2h 13m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Come See the Paradise — trailer

About Come See the Paradise

Come See the Paradise is a 1990 movie in the Drama, Romance and History genres, directed by Alan Parker, starring Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita and Sab Shimono. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Come See the Paradise in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Dennis Quaid

Jack McGurn

Tamlyn Tomita

Lily Kawamura

Sab Shimono

Mr. Kawamura

Brady Tsurutani

Frankie Kawamura

Shizuko Hoshi

Mrs. Kawamura

Stan Egi

Charlie Kawamura

Ronald Yamamoto

Harry Kawamura

Akemi Nishino

Dulcie Kawamura

Naomi Nakano

Joyce Kawamura

Elizabeth Gilliam

Younger Mini McGann

Shyree Mezick

Middle Mini McGann

Caroline Junko King

Older Mini McGann

Themes & keywords

new york cityworld war iiforbidden loveloveinterracial marriage1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Come See the Paradise in France?+

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

Is Come See the Paradise on Netflix?+

Come See the Paradise is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Come See the Paradise?+

Come See the Paradise has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

Who stars in Come See the Paradise?+

Come See the Paradise stars Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono, Brady Tsurutani and Shizuko Hoshi.

When did Come See the Paradise come out?+

Come See the Paradise is a 1990 movie directed by Alan Parker.

What genre is Come See the Paradise?+

Come See the Paradise is Drama, Romance and History film.

Who directed Come See the Paradise?+

Come See the Paradise was directed by Alan Parker.