Where to Watch Return to Paradise (1953) in the US

What it's about

Based on the short story "Mr. Morgan" from "Return To Paradise" (James Michener's sequel to "Tales of the South Pacific"). Morgan (Gary Cooper), a drifter and soldier-of-fortune washes up on a Pacific island that is a small dictatorial state under the puritanic rule of Pastor Corbett (Barry Jones), a missionary. They conflict but Morgan stays on and carves out a cozy life. He has a child out of wedlock with island native Maeva (Roberta Haynes), but departs the island after her death, leaving the young daughter behind. He returns years later in search of his daughter. It is circa the early years of WW II, and he finds that his daughter has fallen in love with an American pilot who has crash-landed on the island. It appears that the pilot will do for the girl what Morgan did for her mother, and then depart.

Cast and crew

Director

Mark Robson

Writer

James A. Michener, Charles Kaufman

Starring

Gary Cooper, Barry Jones, Roberta Haynes

Details

Release date

Jul 10, 1953

Language

English

Country

United States

Where to Watch Return to Paradise (1953) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Return to Paradise in the United States?

Return to Paradise is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and hoopla. Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream Return to Paradise or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch Return to Paradise for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and hoopla.