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Escobar: Paradise Lost (2015): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Escobar: Paradise Lost (2015) movie poster

Escobar: Paradise Lost is a 2015 drama thriller directed by Andrea Di Stefano, starring Josh Hutcherson, Benicio Del Toro and Carlos Bardem. It runs 2 hours and earned $6.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
54%
worldwide gross
$6.8M
Metascore
56
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Escobar: Paradise Lost (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Romance , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Escobar: Paradise Lost About?

The premise of Escobar: Paradise Lost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young surfer's life takes a dangerous turn when he meets the niece of Pablo Escobar, Colombia’s notorious drug lord. Drawn into the opulent and volatile world of the Escobar family, he finds himself caught between loyalty and survival. The surfer must navigate a web of deceit, violence, and immense wealth, facing constant peril as he becomes increasingly involved in the drug lord’s criminal empire.

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Cast & crew

Escobar: Paradise Lost Cast

Josh Hutcherson leads the cast, with Benicio Del Toro and Carlos Bardem. Directed by Andrea Di Stefano; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Andrea Di Stefano

More films directed by Andrea Di Stefano, best-rated first: The Informer and Last Night of Amore.

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Ratings

Escobar: Paradise Lost Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Escobar: Paradise Lost 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.

Plot

Escobar: Paradise Lost Plot Summary

What happens in Escobar: Paradise Lost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Nick Brady (Josh Hutcherson) and his brother navigate the perilous terrain of Colombia, they unexpectedly meet Maria, a young woman entangled in the complex web of her infamous uncle, Pablo Escobar. The dangerous allure surrounding Escobar’s kingdom constantly reminds both Nick and Maria of the fragile existence they lead. Driven by a shared desire for freedom, they enlist the help of Nick’s brother, along with his wife and child, to escape the dangerous landscape.

Full summary

The whole story of Escobar: Paradise Lost, scene by scene

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Box office

Escobar: Paradise Lost Box Office

Escobar: Paradise Lost grossed $6.8 million worldwide. $195,792 came from the US and Canada and $6.6 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.8M

US & Canada
$195.8K
International
$6.6M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

Escobar: Paradise Lost Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Escobar: Paradise Lost.

ESCOBAR: PARADISE LOST - Official Trailer - Now playing!
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Escobar: Paradise Lost?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character seeking escape in the movie?

Cars

Cars in Escobar: Paradise Lost

21 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Bronco and the 1984 Nissan Sunny.

All 21 cars
  • 1989 Ford Bronco in Escobar: Paradise Lost 1989 Ford Bronco Main role
  • 1984 Nissan Sunny in Escobar: Paradise Lost 1984 Nissan Sunny Main role
  • Toyota Land Cruiser in Escobar: Paradise Lost Toyota Land Cruiser Main role
  • 1935 Ford V8 De Luxe in Escobar: Paradise Lost 1935 Ford V8 De Luxe Important role
Details

Escobar: Paradise Lost Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “埃斯科巴:失樂園” and “Escobar - Paraíso Perdido”.

Also known as
  • 埃斯科巴:失樂園
  • Escobar - Paraíso Perdido
  • Escobar: Paraíso perdido
  • Потерянный рай
  • Χαμένος Παράδεισος
  • אסקובר: גן עדן אבוד
  • Ескобар: Изгубеният рай
  • 毒枭帝国
  • Escobar: Kayıp Cennet
  • Escobar: Elveszett Paradicsom
  • Escobar Raj utracony
  • 파라다이스 로스트: 마약 카르텔의 왕
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  • Ескобар: Изгубљени рај
  • Eskobars. Zudusī paradīze
  • 毒梟帝國
  • Ескобар: Втрачений рай
  • Escobar: Paradís perdut
  • 毒網天堂
  • Escobar: Izgubljeni raj
  • Eskobaras: Kruvinas rojus
  • หนีนรก..เจ้าพ่อแดนเถื่อน

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FAQ

Escobar: Paradise Lost FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Escobar: Paradise Lost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Escobar: Paradise Lost?

Escobar: Paradise Lost runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Escobar: Paradise Lost released?

Escobar: Paradise Lost was released on June 26, 2015.

Who directed Escobar: Paradise Lost?

Escobar: Paradise Lost was directed by Andrea Di Stefano.

More films by Andrea Di Stefano

Who is in the cast of Escobar: Paradise Lost?

Escobar: Paradise Lost stars Josh Hutcherson, Benicio Del Toro and Carlos Bardem, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Escobar: Paradise Lost make at the box office?

Escobar: Paradise Lost grossed $6.8 million worldwide ($195,792 domestic, $6.6 million international).

How is Escobar: Paradise Lost rated?

Escobar: Paradise Lost has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic, 63% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Escobar: Paradise Lost have a post-credit scene?

No. Escobar: Paradise Lost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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