Rebuilding Paradise

Rebuilding Paradise
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ron Howard
Produced by	Ron Howard Brian Grazer Xan Parker Sara Bernstein Justin Wilkes
Cinematography	Lincoln Else
Edited by	M. Watanabe Milmore
Music by	Lorne Balfe Hans Zimmer
Production company	Imagine Documentaries
Distributed by	National Geographic Documentary Films Abramorama
Release dates	January 24, 2020 (2020-01-24) (Sundance) July 31, 2020 (2020-07-31) (United States) November 8, 2020 (2020-11-08) (National Geographic Channel)
Running time	95 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Rebuilding Paradise is a 2020 American documentary film directed and produced by Ron Howard. The film follows the rebuild of Paradise, California, following the 2018 California wildfires, specifically the Camp Fire, known as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history, and the most expensive natural disaster in the world in 2018 in terms of insured losses. The film was first announced in January 2019. Lincoln Else was the cinematographer, and Lorne Balfe and Hans Zimmer composed the score.

Acquired by National Geographic Films, Rebuilding Paradise had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020, subsequently followed by theatrical and television release several months later. The former faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It later also saw digital and home media releases. The film received universal critical acclaim for its portrayal of the residents of Paradise as well as the cinematography and score, though some critics found its narrative confusing.