Something Short of Paradise
1979, English. Directed by David Helpern.
Love isn't blind... just a little nearsighted!
A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Something Short of Paradise is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- David HelpernDirector
- Susan SarandonMadeline Ross
- David SteinbergHarris Sloane
- Jean-Pierre AumontJean-Fidel Mileau
- Marilyn SokolRuthie Miller
- Joe GrifasiBarney Collins
- Robert HittEdgar Kent
- David RascheDavid Ritchie
- Bob KalibanGeorge Pendleton
- Ted PughFrank Barnett
- Ann RobeyGail Barnett
- William FrancisHotel Manager
- Adrienne JalbertFru-Fru
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Barron
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Something Short of Paradise: quick answers
Is Something Short of Paradise worth watching?
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How long is Something Short of Paradise?
Something Short of Paradise runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Something Short of Paradise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Something Short of Paradise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Something Short of Paradise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Something Short of Paradise is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Something Short of Paradise on?
Something Short of Paradise is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Something Short of Paradise?
If you liked Something Short of Paradise, try 200 Cigarettes, Café Society, Before We Go.
Who directed Something Short of Paradise?
Something Short of Paradise (1979) was directed by David Helpern and stars Susan Sarandon, David Steinberg, Jean-Pierre Aumont.