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9/10A beautiful encouraging love story.
Reviewed on November 21, 2015
Paperman(2012)
Destiny is the bridge you build, to the one you love.
8.0(1,834)7m2012-11-02
AnimationFamilyRomanceComedyFantasy
Paperman Synopsis
An urban office worker finds that paper airplanes are instrumental in meeting a girl in ways he never expected.
Paperman (2012) is a animation, family, romance, comedy and fantasy film directed by John Kahrs, released on November 2, 2012 with a runtime of 7m. It stars John Kahrs, Kari Wahlgren, Jeff Turley and Jack Goldenberg. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1,834 ratings.
- Director:
- John Kahrs
- Writers:
- Clio Chiang, Kendelle Hoyer
- Producers:
- Kristina Reed
- Composer:
- Christophe Beck
- Production:
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Status:
- Released
Paperman (2012) Trailer
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Paperman Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Paperman.
Paperman Trailer
Trailer
Walt Disney Short Film: Paperman
Clip
WDAS Technology Projects: Computer Assisted Animation of Line and Paint in Disney's Paperman
Behind the Scenes
Paperman Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Kahrs
as George (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
as Meg (voice)
- Jeff Turley
Jeff Turley
as Boss (voice) (uncredited)
- Jack Goldenberg
Jack Goldenberg
as Finster (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Kahrs, written by Clio Chiang and Kendelle Hoyer, produced by Kristina Reed.
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Paperman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1,834 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10Did anyone else think the girl in this animation was the spitting image of "Lady" from "Lady in the Tramp" (1955)? Maybe it was just me? Anyway, this is quite an engaging tale about a young man who has espied a lady on his morning subway journey and then serendipity takes an helping hand and he spots her again through the open window of a nearby office building. He is too shy to approach her directly so how to…
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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Paperman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paperman online?
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Paperman (2012) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paperman?
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The main cast of Paperman (2012) includes John Kahrs, Kari Wahlgren, Jeff Turley and Jack Goldenberg. The film was directed by John Kahrs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paperman released?
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Paperman was released on November 2, 2012 and runs for 7m.
Is Paperman worth watching?
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Paperman (2012) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1,834 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paperman?
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