The Paperboy
2012, English. Directed by Lee Daniels.
A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Paperboy
The Paperboy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lee DanielsDirector
- Zac EfronJack Jansen
- Matthew McConaugheyWard Jansen
- Nicole KidmanCharlotte Bless
- David OyelowoYardley Acheman
- Macy GrayAnita / Narrator
- John CusackHillary Van Wetter
- Scott GlennW.W. Jansen
- Ned BellamyTyree van Wetter
- Nealla GordonEllen Guthrie
- Edrick BrowneHustler #1
- Kevin WatermanVictim
- Danny HanemannSheriff Thurmond Call
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lee Daniels, Peter Dexter
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $1.4M
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What The Paperboy is based on
The Paperboy is based on The Paperboy (1995) by Pete Dexter.
1995
The Paperboy
By Pete Dexter
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The Paperboy: quick answers
Is The Paperboy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 828 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Paperboy?
The Paperboy runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Paperboy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Paperboy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Paperboy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Paperboy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Paperboy on?
The Paperboy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Paperboy?
If you liked The Paperboy, try Clemency, Infamous, A Perfect World.
Who directed The Paperboy?
The Paperboy (2012) was directed by Lee Daniels and stars Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman.
What is The Paperboy based on?
The Paperboy is based on The Paperboy (1995) by Pete Dexter.