Return to Paradise
"Give up three years of their lives or give up the life of their friend. They have eight days to decide."
Originally released in 1998. Return to Paradise is a drama/thriller film. directed by Joseph Ruben.
Starring Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, and Joaquin Phoenix
Synopsis
Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to Malaysia and split Lewis' sentence, or let him die.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (308 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tetragram
- Propaganda Films
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return to Paradise about?
Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, ...
Who directed Return to Paradise?
Return to Paradise was directed by Joseph Ruben.
How long is Return to Paradise?
Return to Paradise has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Return to Paradise released?
Return to Paradise was released on August 10, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Return to Paradise?
The main cast of Return to Paradise includes Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix, David Conrad, Jada Pinkett Smith.
Is Return to Paradise worth watching?
Return to Paradise has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 308 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.