Prisoners of Paradise
2025, English. Directed by Mitch Jenkins.
Love was their greatest rebellion.
Love was their greatest rebellion. Set on the enchanting island of Mauritius in 1925, recently orphaned Lucy is sent to live with her charming but controlling uncle. When she defies his plans to marry her off for financial gain, she falls deeply in love with Krishna, a handsome local worker. But the world has other plans, and Lucy and Krishna must risk everything and defy the forces determined to tear them apart. Starring Ellie Bamber (William Tell, The Serpent), Rhona Mitra (Hollow Man, Red Sonja), Rupert Penry-Jones (Match Point, Spooks), Mehdi Dehbi (Messiah). Directed by Mitch Jenkins (A Million Days, The Show). Inspired by the lives of Alan and Maria Govinden and the book 'Prisoner of Paradise' written by Romesh Gunesekera.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 22 September 2025
- Written by
- Jason Wingard, Alan Govinden, Mitch Jenkins
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What Prisoners of Paradise is based on
Prisoners of Paradise is based on a true story.
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Prisoners of Paradise runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Prisoners of Paradise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Prisoners of Paradise?
If you liked Prisoners of Paradise, try Copenhagen, Maria's Lovers, Fire with Fire.
Who directed Prisoners of Paradise?
Prisoners of Paradise (2025) was directed by Mitch Jenkins and stars Ellie Bamber, Rupert Penry-Jones, Mehdi Dehbi.
What is Prisoners of Paradise based on?
Prisoners of Paradise is based on a true story.