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Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 American black-and-white absurdist deadpan comedy film directed, co-written and co-edited by Jim Jarmusch, and starring jazz musician John Lurie, former Sonic Youth drummer-turned-actor Richard Edson, and Hungarian-born actress and violinist Eszter Balint.
- John Lurie
- Sara Driver
- October 1, 1984
Oct 4, 1984 · A New York hipster and his cousin from Budapest embark on a strange, unpredictable adventure across America. The film is divided into three acts and features a black and white aesthetic, a quirky soundtrack and a cast of unknown actors.
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- Jim Jarmusch
- R
- Comedy, Drama
A film critic's review of a 1984 indie drama comedy about a man from Hungary who comes to New York and his cousin from Budapest, who comes to live with him. The reviewer praises the film's deadpan humor, visual style, and kaleidoscopic structure, and calls it a treasure.
Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 film by Jim Jarmusch that follows the adventures of three characters who drift from New York to Florida in a series of black-and-white vignettes. The film is a masterpiece of deadpan comedy and minimalism, with a high-definition restoration, audio commentary, and special features.
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A 1984 comedy-drama film by Jim Jarmusch about a New York layabout and his Hungarian cousin on a road trip. See critic and audience ratings, photos, cast and crew, and where to watch the movie.
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- Jim Jarmusch
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- John Lurie
A film about a New York hipster, his cousin from Budapest, and their trip to Cleveland and Florida. The plot summary covers the three acts of the film, the interrelationships between the characters, and the events that change their lives. The film explores themes of culture, identity, and chance.
A black-and-white film about a Hungarian émigré and his cousin drifting across America, Stranger Than Paradise is a deadpan comedy and a minimalist masterpiece by Jim Jarmusch. Watch the trailer and stream the film on The Criterion Channel.
