Paradise Road
1997, English. Directed by Bruce Beresford.
Courage echoes forever.
A group of English, American, Dutch and Australian women creates a vocal orchestra while being imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp on Sumatra during World War II.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Paradise Road
Paradise Road 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
- Bruce BeresfordDirector
- Glenn CloseAdrienne Pargiter
- Frances McDormandDr. Verstak
- Pauline CollinsDaisy 'Margaret' Drummond
- Cate BlanchettSusan Macarthy
- Julianna MarguliesTopsy Merritt
- Jennifer EhleRosemary Leighton-Jones
- Wendy HughesMrs. Dickson
- Johanna ter SteegeSister Wilhelminia
- Elizabeth SpriggsMrs. Roberts
- Pamela RabeMrs. Tippler
- Clyde KusatsuSergeant Tomiashi, 'The Snake'
- Stan EgiCaptain Tanaka
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1997
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- Bruce Beresford
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $2M
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Paradise Road: quick answers
Is Paradise Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paradise Road?
Paradise Road runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Paradise Road have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paradise Road. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paradise Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paradise Road is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Paradise Road on?
Paradise Road isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paradise Road?
If you liked Paradise Road, try Flags of Our Fathers, The World Will Tremble, Walking with the Enemy.
Who directed Paradise Road?
Paradise Road (1997) was directed by Bruce Beresford and stars Glenn Close, Frances McDormand, Pauline Collins.