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Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
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3.9

Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

Comedy, Drama • 1h 29m

Overview

A Hungarian immigrant, his friend, and his cousin go on an unpredictable adventure across America.

Director: Jim Jarmusch

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

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National Film Registry

Year of Induction: 2002

TSPDT

2026: #390
2025: #377
2024: #378
2023: #398
2022: #398

Criterion Forum

Review

Picture: 8, Audio: 7, Extras: 8

Length

89 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

a year ago

Contributors

-

Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

Criterion 2019 HD transfer Blu-ray, not sure about foreign

Format
1080p Blu-ray
Featured Lists
National Film Registry

Year of Induction: 2002

TSPDT
2026: #390
2025: #377
2024: #378
2023: #398
2022: #398
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 8, Audio: 7, Extras: 8

Length
89 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
a year ago
Contributors

-

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