Trouble in Paradise (1932)
Kernel Score: 83% · 303 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Released: 1932-10-30
Runtime: 83 minutes
Where to watch Trouble in Paradise
- Stream: FlixFling
- Free with ads: Mometu
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Trouble in Paradise parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Trouble in Paradise is a classic pre-Code comedy about a pair of thieves who fall in love while planning a robbery.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Involves robbery and pickpocketing as comedic plot devices without graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Herbert Marshall as Gaston Monescu
- Kay Francis as Mariette Colet
- Miriam Hopkins as Lily
- Edward Everett Horton as François Filiba
- Charles Ruggles as The Major
- C. Aubrey Smith as Adolph J. Giron
- Robert Greig as Jacques (the Butler)
- Luis Alberni as Annoyed Opera Fan (uncredited)
- Hooper Atchley as Insurance Agent (uncredited)
- Tyler Brooke as Commercial Singer (uncredited)
Trouble in Paradise FAQ
Is Trouble in Paradise good?
Trouble in Paradise has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 303 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Trouble in Paradise?
In the US you can stream Trouble in Paradise on FlixFling, watch it free with ads on Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Trouble in Paradise OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Trouble in Paradise is a classic pre-Code comedy about a pair of thieves who fall in love while planning a robbery.
What movies are like Trouble in Paradise?
If you liked Trouble in Paradise, try Take the Money and Run, Avanti!, Animal Crackers and You Can't Take It with You.