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Melanie Griffith, Don Johnson, Elijah Wood, Thora Birch, Sheila McCarthy ... see more see more... , Louise Latham , Eve Gordon , Greg Travis , Sarah Trigger , Richard K. Olsen , Lucy Alpaugh , Rick Andosca , John R. Copeman , William Thomas Crumby , Timothy Erskine , Dave Hager , Scott Hubacek , Jeff Jeffcoat , Carl McIntyre , Chestley Price , Anthony Romano , Kay Shroka , Jason Robert Somrak , Melanie van Betten , Eric Vest , Johanna Ray

Mary Agnes Donohue adapted her French success Le Grand Chemin for this American version, reworked as a vehicle for Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. Paradise is a coming-of-age story about a 10-year-o... read more read more...ld boy named Willard (Elijah Wood), who is sent by his mother to stay with her best friend Lily (Melanie Griffith), who lives in the Delta shrimp-fishing country in a town called Paradise. Lily and her husband Ben (Don Johnson) have been living in an unmentioned emotional vacuum since the death of their own three year old boy. Willard makes friends with the local 9-year-old tomboy, Billie (Thora Birch), who teaches Willard to be comfortable with himself. When Willard gains a handle on his own emotions, he can now help Ben and Lily to connect, overcome grief and rediscover themselves. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 52 min.

Directed by: Mary Agnes Donoghue

Release Date: September 18, 1991

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DVD Release Date: August 3, 2004

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  • dreamfaeries
    November 7, 2006
    dreamfaeries
    FANTASTIC! Will need tissues.
  • movieloverforlife
    April 27, 2007
    movieloverforlife
    Really good drama. Very good acting by all! A heartwarming movie about a couple who lost a child and are brought back together by a boy, who has come to visit with them. Very good family film.
  • nanoqna
    January 6, 2007
    nanoqna
    this is a movie i watched it like 3 times when i rented it and if i didnt take it back i woudl have watched it 3 more times. melanie griffith and don johnson play a husband and wife who are in love but are having a hard time. they do a good job. i think everyoe should see the movie.

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Pete Croatto
August 26, 2004
Pete Croatto, Filmcritic.com

For an hour and 40 minutes, Thora Birch becomes your child and the reason to watch the movie. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
July 18, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Reveals how only time and love can heal the wounds of grief. Full Review

Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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June 6, 2001
Rolling Stone

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Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

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Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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September 18, 1991
Entertainment Weekly

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Chuck O'Leary
October 21, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Emanuel Levy
June 11, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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