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Return to Paradise 1998

Three friends, Lewis, Sheriff, and Tony, share a transformative vacation in Malaysia, creating lasting memories. Years later, Lewis is arrested for drug possession, and faces severe legal repercussions. Haunted by their shared history, Sheriff and Tony must grapple with the ramifications of their past and decide whether to return to the place where it all began to help their friend, or accept the potentially devastating outcome he faces.

Three friends, Lewis, Sheriff, and Tony, share a transformative vacation in Malaysia, creating lasting memories. Years later, Lewis is arrested for drug possession, and faces severe legal repercussions. Haunted by their shared history, Sheriff and Tony must grapple with the ramifications of their past and decide whether to return to the place where it all began to help their friend, or accept the potentially devastating outcome he faces.

Does Return to Paradise have end credit scenes?

No!

Return to Paradise does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Return to Paradise

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Ratings and Reviews for Return to Paradise

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Metacritic

56

Metascore

7.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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0%

User Score

TMDB

64

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User Score

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Cars Featured in Return to Paradise

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Buick

1985

Electra

Cadillac

1993

Fleetwood

Cadillac

1993

Fleetwood Stretched Limousine

Cadillac

1992

Seville

Caterpillar

926 E

Chevrolet

1988

C/K-Series

Chevrolet

1991

Caprice

Chevrolet

1993

Caprice

Chevrolet

1995

Caprice

Chevrolet

Cavalier

Movie Themes and Keywords

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