Stranger Than Paradise

1h 26m · 1984 · Directed by Jim Jarmusch · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

Stranger Than Paradise (1984) runs 1h 26m, directed by Jim Jarmusch. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)