The Paperboy (2012)
Movie 1h 47m ★ 5.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2012, The Paperboy sits in the drama, mystery and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Lee Daniels. The cast includes Nicole Kidman, John Cusack and Matthew McConaughey. The running time is 1h 47m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.
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Cast & crew
- Lee DanielsDirector
- Nicole Kidmanas Charlotte Bless
- John Cusackas Hillary Van Wetter
- Matthew McConaugheyas Ward Jansen
- Ned Bellamyas Tyree van Wetter
- David Oyelowoas Yardley Acheman
- Edrick Browneas Hustler #1
- Scott Glennas W.W. Jansen
- Zac Efronas Jack Jansen
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Questions about The Paperboy
- What genre is The Paperboy?
- The Paperboy is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Paperboy?
- Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, Matthew McConaughey, Ned Bellamy, David Oyelowo appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Paperboy?
- Lee Daniels directed The Paperboy.
- How long is The Paperboy?
- The Paperboy runs for 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- Is The Paperboy worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Paperboy?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
