Come See the Paradise
1990, English. Directed by Alan Parker.
In 1942 over 100,000 Americans were interned in prison camps. In America.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Come See the Paradise
Come See the Paradise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Alan ParkerDirector
- Dennis QuaidJack McGurn
- Tamlyn TomitaLily Kawamura
- Sab ShimonoMr. Kawamura
- Brady TsurutaniFrankie Kawamura
- Shizuko HoshiMrs. Kawamura
- Stan EgiCharlie Kawamura
- Ronald YamamotoHarry Kawamura
- Akemi NishinoDulcie Kawamura
- Naomi NakanoJoyce Kawamura
- Elizabeth GilliamYounger Mini McGann
- Shyree MezickMiddle Mini McGann
- Caroline Junko KingOlder Mini McGann
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alan Parker
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Come See the Paradise: quick answers
Is Come See the Paradise worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does Come See the Paradise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Come See the Paradise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Come See the Paradise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Come See the Paradise is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Come See the Paradise on?
Come See the Paradise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Come See the Paradise?
If you liked Come See the Paradise, try Mandingo, The French Lieutenant's Woman, In Love and War.
Who directed Come See the Paradise?
Come See the Paradise (1990) was directed by Alan Parker and stars Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita, Sab Shimono.