Club Paradise Apr 2026

The film follows Jack Moniker (Robin Williams), a Chicago firefighter who retires early after suffering an injury in the line of duty. Looking for a new life, he moves to the fictional Caribbean island of St. Nicholas. There, he befriends Ernest Reed (Jimmy Cliff), the owner of a run-down resort that is under threat from greedy developers looking to build high-rises.

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Jack invests his disability settlement into the resort, renaming it "Club Paradise," with the goal of catering to adventurous tourists. The film follows the chaotic, often disastrous, attempts to get the resort running, featuring a colorful cast of eccentric guests, crooked politicians, and a local civil war. Production and Behind-the-Scenes The film follows Jack Moniker (Robin Williams), a

The film was shot on location in Jamaica (specifically Port Antonio and Winifred Beach) and in Chicago. There, he befriends Ernest Reed (Jimmy Cliff), the

Harold Ramis, known for Ghostbusters and Animal House .

Note: This article refers to the 1986 film. It should not be confused with the 2011 song "Club Paradise" by Drake or the Discovery Coron Resort in the Philippines. The in Jamaica? The music and soundtrack by Jimmy Cliff?

Bill Murray famously turned down the lead role, which then went to Williams.