Trouble in Paradise

Between the constant churn of new releases, Trouble in Paradise in the US on FlixFling is the comedy actually worth stopping for. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 315 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Miriam Hopkins's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on FlixFling.

There is a reason Trouble in Paradise keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Trouble in Paradise from the crowd. Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 1932. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Trouble in Paradise holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Trouble in Paradise. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Miriam Hopkins's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Trouble in Paradise was released in 1932, directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The full 83-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.