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Return to Paradise (1998): movie guide
Return to Paradise (1998) is a Drama, Thriller, Romance running about 109 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 321 votes. Notable cast includes Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix, David Conrad. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1998-08-10
- Runtime: 109 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1998-08-10

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What is Return to Paradise about?
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.
Cast highlights
Return to Paradise features Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix, David Conrad, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vera Farmiga. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1998-08-10. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (321 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Return to Paradise?
- Return to Paradise is listed as Drama, Thriller, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Return to Paradise?
- Return to Paradise runs about 109 minutes.
- Who stars in Return to Paradise?
- Cast highlights include Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix, David Conrad, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vera Farmiga.
- Does Cinema Box stream Return to Paradise?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.








