Stranger Than Paradise

1984 · directed by Jim Jarmusch

Rating
81/100
Hit
yes

New York layabout Willie forms an unexpected bond with his young Hungarian cousin Eva when she pays him a surprise visit. Later, Eva moves in with their aunt in Cleveland, and Willie takes his best friend Eddie to see her—a visit that culminates in a strange, eventful trip to Florida.

Stranger Than Paradise (1984), directed by Jim Jarmusch, rates 81/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • John Lurie
  • Eszter Balint
  • Richard Edson
  • Cecillia Stark
  • Danny Rosen
  • Rammellzee
  • Tom DiCillo
  • Richard Boes
  • Rockets Redglare
  • Harvey Perr

Crew

  • Tom DiCillo — Director of Photography
  • Jim Jarmusch — Editor
  • Melody London — Editor
  • John Lurie — Original Music Composer
  • Jim Jarmusch — Screenplay

More from Jim Jarmusch

  1. Paterson (2016) — 80/100 · hit
  2. Down by Law (1986) — 78/100
  3. Mystery Train (1989) — 78/100
  4. Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002) — 76/100
  5. Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) — 76/100
  6. Gimme Danger (2016) — 76/100

How these numbers work: Methodology