Movie

Not Quite Paradise

★ 5.7(6)19851h 46m

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Director: Lewis Gilbert
Release date: 1985-03-28
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: New World Pictures

Not Quite Paradise — trailer

About Not Quite Paradise

Not Quite Paradise is a 1985 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards and Kevin McNally. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Not Quite Paradise in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Six young volunteers from different backgrounds travel to Israel to spend a summer working on a kibbutz, a communal farm where they can find adventure, hide from their pasts or search for themselves. But when American pre-med student Mike falls for tough kibbutz woman Gila he must make the most difficult choice of his life. In a land of clashing cultures, remarkable possibilities and shocking dangers, can real love survive the most surprising challenge of them all?

Cast

Joanna Pacula

Gila

Sam Robards

Mike

Kevin McNally

Pete

Selina Cadell

Carrie

Todd Graff

Rothwell T. Schwartz

Bernard Strother

Dave

Ewan Stewart

Angus

Libby Morris

Mrs. Schwartz

Kate Ingram

Grace

Gary Cady

Steve

Sawally Srinonton

Yoshiko

Themes & keywords

kibbutz

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Not Quite Paradise in South Africa?+

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

Is Not Quite Paradise on Netflix?+

Not Quite Paradise is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Not Quite Paradise?+

Not Quite Paradise has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Not Quite Paradise?+

Not Quite Paradise stars Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards, Kevin McNally, Selina Cadell and Todd Graff.

When did Not Quite Paradise come out?+

Not Quite Paradise is a 1985 movie directed by Lewis Gilbert.

What genre is Not Quite Paradise?+

Not Quite Paradise is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Not Quite Paradise?+

Not Quite Paradise was directed by Lewis Gilbert.