The Paper(1994)
A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.
The Paper Synopsis
Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.
The Paper (1994) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ron Howard, released on March 18, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close and Marisa Tomei. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 246 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Howard
- Writers:
- David Koepp, Stephen Koepp
- Producers:
- Brian Grazer, Frederick Zollo, David Koepp
- Cinematographer:
- John Seale
- Composer:
- Randy Newman
- Production:
- Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $48,400,000
- Status:
- Released
The Paper (1994) Trailer
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The Paper Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Paper.
The Paper Trailer (1993) - 35mm - Mono - UHD
Trailer
Michael Keaton's Heated Phonecall - Extended Preview
Clip
The Paper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Keaton
as Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall
as Bernie White
Glenn Close
as Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei
as Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid
as Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander
as Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara
as Susan
Jason Robards
as Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
as Lisa
Jill Hennessy
as Deanne White
Spalding Gray
as Paul Bladden
Lynne Thigpen
as Janet
Key crew
Directed by Ron Howard, written by David Koepp and Stephen Koepp, produced by Brian Grazer, Frederick Zollo and David Koepp.
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The Paper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 246 ratings.
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The Paper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Paper online?
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The Paper (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Paper?
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The main cast of The Paper (1994) includes Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei and Randy Quaid. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Paper released?
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The Paper was released on March 18, 1994 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Paper worth watching?
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The Paper (1994) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 246 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Paper?
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Yes. The official The Paper trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.