---
title: "Paradise Motel"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paradise-motel-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 93931
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Paradise Motel (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paradise-motel-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Paradise Motel is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Growing Up. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen moves west and turns his dad's motel suite into a wild hangout."

### Why Watch
- Humorous take on teenage social life
- Brief runtime under 90 minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Explicit sexual situations may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains sexual situations and mature themes, intended for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: teen, raunchy, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Cary Medoway
- **Networks / Studios**: Growing Up

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gary Hershberger** as *Sam Kehoe*
- **Robert Krantz** as *Mick Thurster*
- **Jonna Leigh Stack** as *Laura Phillips*
- **Colleen McDermott** as *Debbie Meyers*
- **Bob Basso** as *Mr. Kehoe*
- **Dena Tencate** as *Vicki Meyers*
- **J.J. Cohen** as *Shooter Spinelli*
- **Rick Gibbs** as *Danny Williams*
- **Al Hansen** as *Coach Martins*
- **Laurie Gould** as *Mrs. Kehoe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Sam Kehoe.

### Q: When was Paradise Motel released?
It was released in the United States on June 1, 1985.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour 29 minutes.

### Q: Does the film contain explicit content?
Yes, it includes sexual situations and mature themes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Paradise Motel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93931)
- [Paradise Motel 51% (1985) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/91450-paradise-motel)
- [The Paradise Motel (2022) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1120058-the-paradise-motel/prehled/)

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