Return to Paradise Movie (1998): Where to watch and stream online

Return to Paradise

1998, Movie, 1h 49min

Lewis, Sheriff and Tony are three friends vacationing in Malaysia. Sheriff and Tony eventually leave to pursue careers in New York, but Lewis stays behind to work with orangutans. Two years later, Sheriff and Tony learn that, because of their past actions, Lewis has been arrested for drug possession. With Lewis facing a death sentence, the friends are left with a difficult decision: return to Malaysia and split Lewis' sentence, or let him die.

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Reviews

Critic Angie Errigo

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Vince Vaughn impressively exploits a rangy role in a compelling moral dilemma drama. He's not alone; the principal cast is uniformly credible, vital to sustaining the gripping premise.

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In this tense and suspenseful drama, three friends vacationing in Malaysia are forced to confront their past mistakes when one of them is arrested for drug possession. The two remaining friends must decide whether to return to Malaysia and share the blame, or let their friend face the death penalty. As they grapple with their decision, they are confronted with the harsh realities of the Malaysian justice system and the true meaning of friendship and sacrifice. Will they return to paradise, or will they leave their friend behind to face his fate?

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You can stream Return to Paradise on: Apple TV

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