Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

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

What to watch after Stranger Than Paradise

• Mystery Train (1989) — Jim Jarmusch directed both
• Down by Law (1986) — Same feel: realistic, melancholy
• Night on Earth (1991) — Same subject: new york city
• The American Friend (1977) — Same subject: new york city, friendship
• Paris, Texas (1984)
• Barfly (1987) — Same feel: realistic, melancholy