Pearl in Paradise
6.7/10 · 2,084 ratings20181h 24mWeirdness 5/10
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The premise
An adventurous photographer and a less-than-adventurous novelist search for a mysterious pearl in the Paradise of Fiji.
How unusual is it?
Middle of the road, with a twist — mistaken identity keeps it from being totally by-the-book.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha have made 8 Hallmark movies together.
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Every trope, all in one place
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Time & season2
Characters6
Conflict2
Romance5
Tone & quirks4
How it ends2
27 tropes in one movie
We counted 27 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 70% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Alex Anderson
LeadPhotographer
adventurousspiriteddeterminedColin Page
Love interestNovelist
Love interest
cautiouscharminggroundedMalakai
SupportingFiji local
Local helper
warmDaniela
SupportingFiji local
Local figure
friendlySharon Wilson
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
professionalDerek
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
Questions people ask about Pearl in Paradise
Where can I watch Pearl in Paradise?
Pearl in Paradise is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Pearl in Paradise?
Pearl in Paradise runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2018.
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